Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Religion News – Newsletter for April 6, 2010

Tuesday, April 6, 2010


Watch Uttaradi Mutt Live: Uttaradi Mutt Darshan

You must have heard about Uttaradi Matt. Uttaradi Mutt is the original place of Jagadguru Shri Madhvacharya. Most of the Vaishnava Goud Saraswat Brahmins were followers of Sri UttaradiMutt, before the age of Kashi Mutt.
During the 15th century, Sri Ramachandra Tirtha of MOOLA MUTH (Jagadguru Sriman Madhwacharya Moola Maha Samsthana) initiated two sishyas to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Watch Uttaradi Mutt Live: Uttaradi Mutt Darshan.

A new fight over female judges in Egypt stirs old arguments that women not fit for bench

Women judges stir up old debate in Egypt
CAIRO – When women tried to join the bench on Egypt’s top administrative court, the uproar from its judges was fierce. Women are too emotional, they insisted – and who will take care of the family if the mother is busy with the arduous tasks of the courtroom?

In … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : A new fight over female judges in Egypt stirs old arguments that women not fit for bench.

Federal judge dismisses wage claims portion of lawsuit against Scientology’s elite Sea Org

Judge dimisses wage claims in Scientology lawsuit

LOS ANGELES – A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit brought against the Church of Scientology by a woman who alleged she worked 100-hour weeks for almost no pay for years while a member of Scientology’s elite inner corps.
U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer issued a written order …. Read the original article  : Federal judge dismisses wage claims portion of lawsuit against Scientology’s elite Sea Org.

Pastor: Nigeria’s long unseen president ‘able to grunt out an amen’ with Christian leaders

Ill Nigerian president meets Christian leaders

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s ill and long unseen president met briefly with Christian religious leaders Monday, still physically weak but “able to grunt out an amen,” a pastor who took part in the visit said.
Pastor Emmanuel Kure of the Throneroom Trust Ministry in Kaduna state he and three other Christian …. Original article  : Pastor: Nigeria’s long unseen president ‘able to grunt out an amen’ with Christian leaders.

Saudi cleric announces on-air plans to visit Jerusalem

Saudi cleric announces visit to Jerusalem
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A Saudi cleric announced Monday on his television show that he will visit Jerusalem next week to bolster Muslim claims to the city.

If Sheik Mohammed al-Areefi goes ahead with his plan, it would be an unprecedented trip for a prominent Saudi. Jerusalem is the third holiest …. Source article  : Saudi cleric announces on-air plans to visit Jerusalem.

Dyngus Day Celebrated Today

INDIANA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Dyngus Day or the Wet Monday is another name for Easter Monday, as it is celebrated and followed by the people of Poland. Dyngus day is celebrated after the Easter Sunday. In Poland, the day begins with boys awaking the girls from their sleep by pouring a bucket of water on …. Original article  : Dyngus Day Celebrated Today.

Assam governor helps break taboo against women

BARPETA – Bhabani Pathak and Kamala Bharali are excited and yet haunted with a sense of guilt. They were among the few women who broke a more than 500-year-old tradition by entering the sanctum sanctorum of a revered Xatra or Hindu monastery in Assam.

“I am overwhelmed as I was among the very few who …. Source  : Assam governor helps break taboo against women.

Pope greets pilgrims from papal retreat near Rome, no mention of abuse scandal

Pope greets pilgrims at retreat near Rome
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Pope Benedict XVI has greeted pilgrims and delivered a prayer from his retreat near Rome, making no mention of the sex abuse scandal rocking the Catholic Church.

Benedict is coming off a busy Easter week clouded by accusations that the Vatican, and he personally, have failed …. Original article  : Pope greets pilgrims from papal retreat near Rome, no mention of abuse scandal.

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