Ayodhya verdict: PM appeals for communal peace

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has made a passionate appeal for peace and harmony following the “outcome of a long judicial process” on the Ayodhya land dispute.

In his appeal, put out as a half-page newspaper advertisement Wednesday, Manmohan Singh urged the people to treat the expected court judgment on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ayodhya verdict: PM appeals for communal peace.

One of Atlanta megachurch pastor’s accusers tells TV interviewer Bishop Long is a ‘predator’

One of Bishop’s accusers calls Long a ‘predator’

ATLANTA – One of the young men accusing a megachurch pastor of coercing him into a sexual relationship told a TV interviewer he loved the pastor, but nevertheless called him a “predator.”
“I loved him and I’m always going to have love for the things he taught us, but … Read : One of Atlanta megachurch pastor’s accusers tells TV interviewer Bishop Long is a ‘predator’.

NY town tells Muslim community to close cemetery, remove 2 corpses; Leaders say it’s bigotry

NY Muslims say bigotry behind cemetery order

SIDNEY CENTER, N.Y. – Officials in a rural upstate New York town are trying to force a group of Muslims to dig up two bodies in their cemetery, saying the burials were illegal.
But the Sufi group, which has documents that appear to support the cemetery’s legality, says the town … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NY town tells Muslim community to close cemetery, remove 2 corpses; Leaders say it’s bigotry.

Working manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous ‘big book’ a rare glimpse into fellowship’s roots

12-step manuscript rare glimpse into early AA

In 1939, about 5,000 copies of a book offering hopeless drunks a spiritual path to recovery through 12 steps were released by a fledgling fellowship of alcoholics.
They called it “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism.”
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Obama: ‘I’m a Christian by choice,’ tries to see God in others, does his best to help them

Obama tells questioner he’s ‘Christian by choice’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – President Barack Obama, in a rare discussion about his religious beliefs, described himself on Tuesday as a “Christian by choice” who arrived at his faith in adulthood because “the precepts of Jesus Christ” helped him envision the kind of life he wanted to lead.
Obama talked about … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama: ‘I’m a Christian by choice,’ tries to see God in others, does his best to help them.

Restrain cadres on Ayodhya issue, Digvijay Singh urges BJP

NEW DELHI – Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Ram temple issue for political gains and asked it to restrain its cadres when the Ayodhya verdict is delivered Thursday.

“BJP’s relationship with Ram is limited to elections. What was BJP doing when it was in power? They …. Original article  : Restrain cadres on Ayodhya issue, Digvijay Singh urges BJP.

PM appeals for peace after Ayodhya verdict

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Tuesday urged the people to maintain peace and harmony after the Allahabad High Court delivers its verdict Thursday in the 61-year-old Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute in Ayodhya.

“Whatever be the nature of judgment, I think everyone should make every effort to maintain peace, harmony and tranquility in the country,” Manmohan Singh … Original article on : PM appeals for peace after Ayodhya verdict.

Chavan urges peace ahead of Ayodhya verdict

MUMBAI – Urging people to maintain peace and calm after the Ayodhya verdict Sep 30, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Tuesday said tight security measures enforced in the state last week would continue.

“We are maintaining alert and all precautionary measures have been taken to maintain peace in the state,” Chavan said in Nagpur.
Chavan urged … Original article on : Chavan urges peace ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

Court cautions media against speculation on Ayodhya verdict

LUCKNOW – The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high Court Tuesday firmly told the media Tuesday to shun speculation on the much-awaited Ayodhya verdict scheduled to be delivered Sep 30.

In the larger interest of security and safety of the litigants, they have been advised to keep away from the court premises on judgment day.
In an … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Court cautions media against speculation on Ayodhya verdict.

Apex court’s Ayodhya order welcomed by Hindus, Muslims

LUCKNOW – The Supreme Court’s decision to clear the decks for pronouncing the verdict on the decades-old Ayodhya litigation has been welcomed by all quarters – both Hindus and Muslims – here.

Vinay Katiyar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president, who is also a former BJP MP from Faizabad – Ayodhya, hailed the verdict. “It is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apex court’s Ayodhya order welcomed by Hindus, Muslims.

Apex court’s Ayodhya decision welcomed by all (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – Political parties across the board as well as religious groups Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court dismissing a petition seeking to defer the Allahbad High Court judgment on title suits in the Ayodhya dispute, saying the decision would end the uncertainty.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman Prakash Javadekar said all parties to the dispute … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apex court’s Ayodhya decision welcomed by all (Roundup).

Ayodhya verdict scheduled for Sep 30 (Third Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday paved the way for the Allahabad High Court to give its verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, dismissing a petition that sought its postponement. The high court has now decided to deliver the judgment Sep 30 at 3.30 p.m.

Former bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi had filed the petition for deferring … Read more : Ayodhya verdict scheduled for Sep 30 (Third Lead).

‘Apex court’s decision will provide direction to Ayodhya case’

LUCKNOW – Residents of Ayodhya heaved a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court decided to lift the stay on the Allahabad High Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title case, as they believe the move will provide “momentum and direction to the long-pending case”.

“Today’s (Tuesday) decision by the Supreme Court is a significant …. Source article  : ‘Apex court’s decision will provide direction to Ayodhya case’.

Ayodhya court verdict should be respected by all: Karat

NEW DELHI – Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Tuesday said the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya suit should be respected by all.

“There can only be a judicial resolution to the problem,” Karat told reporters after the Supreme Court rejected a plea to defer the verdict in the case. … Read more >>.

Muslims welcome apex court decision on Ayodhya

NEW DELHI – Muslim groups Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to allow the Allahabad High Court to deliver its verdict on the Ayodhya dispute.

The Darul Uloom Deoband, one of the country’s leading Muslim seminaries based in Uttar Pradesh, told IANS that any delay in pronouncing the verdict would have “only vitiated communal peace …. Read the original article  : Muslims welcome apex court decision on Ayodhya.

Ayodhya case: A great sense of relief, says oldest litigant

LUCKNOW – Mohammed Hashim Ansari, 90, the oldest litigant in the Ayodhya case, Tuesday said the Supreme Court’s decision to lift stay on the Allahabad High Court verdict has brought “a great sense of relief for Muslims and Hindus across the country”.

“I welcome the Supreme Court’s decision… In fact, the entire country would be happy … Read more : Ayodhya case: A great sense of relief, says oldest litigant.

Congress welcomes Supreme Court order on Ayodhya

NEW DELHI – The Congress Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court order dismissing a petition seeking postponement of the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya row.

“I welcome the decision on behalf of the party. The party has always maintained that the solution to the dispute should be found through talks or the decision of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Congress welcomes Supreme Court order on Ayodhya.

Ayodhya verdict on Sep 30 (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday paved the way for the Allahabad High Court to give its verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, dismissing a petition that sought its postponement.

The high court has decided to announce the verdict Sep 30 at 3.30 p.m.
Former bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi had filed the petition for deferring … Read more >>.

Apex court paves way for Ayodhya verdict

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday paved the way for pronouncement of the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmabhoomi title suit verdict by the Allahabad High Court, dismissing a petition seeking deferment of the decision.

The petition was filed by former bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi for postponing the high court verdict till the end of the Commonwealth Games. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.