Religion News – Weekly Newsletter for January 1-3, 2011

Monday, January 3, 2011

Hindu leaders want law to build Ram temple in Ayodhya

CHANDIGARH – Hindu leaders and members of a city-based NGO Sunday demanded the enactment of a law for constructing a Ram temple at the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya is national pilgrimage centre. Everyone, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, should support the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya as a mark of respect … Read more »»».

Woman claims to see Christ’s image in her X-ray

LONDON – Christians believe that Jesus Christ lives within all of us — but one woman in the US claims to have photographic evidence. She says she saw in her chest X-ray a clear image of Christ just above her heart.

Karen Sigler from Elwood, Indiana, was in hospital Dec 12 with pneumonia when …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Woman claims to see Christ’s image in her X-ray.

Goa archbishop quotes from Vedas in pre-New Year address

PANAJI – Goa archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao has quoted extensively from the Sama Veda, an ancient Hindu scripture, in his pre-New Year address to underline the importance of “unity of mankind”.

In his address, which was released to the media Thursday, the spiritual leader of the Catholics in Goa, said the genuine development of people … Read more >>.

Don’t date Arab men: Rabbis’ wives to Israeli girls

Rome, Dec 30 (IANS/AKI) Wives of around 30 rabbis in Israel have published an open letter asking jewish girls to avoid dating Arab men because their courtship will result in maltreatment.

The letter comes three weeks after an uproar sparked by a religious ruling signed by 50 state-appointed rabbis telling Jews not to rent or …. Read the original article : here.

5,000 initiated into Tibetan Buddhism at Bodh Gaya

BODH GAYA – More than 5,000 people from across the globe sought refuge in the compassionate light of Gautam Buddha in a six-hour initiation ceremony conducted by one of the oldest schools of Tibetan Buddhism, Karma Kagyu sect, at Bodh Gaya Wednesday.

Trinley Thayle Dorje, the 17th Karmapa of the Karma Kagyu sect, conducted the …. Original source : 5,000 initiated into Tibetan Buddhism at Bodh Gaya.

Tibetan Buddhist sect’s 900th anniversary celebrations end

BODH GAYA – The 22-day commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism Thursday ended at the historic Kalachakra ground in the holy town of Bodh Gaya – the seat of Gautama Buddha’s enlightenment – with an impressive ceremony and a special “wishing prayer”.

The two-day closing ceremony …. Original source : Tibetan Buddhist sect’s 900th anniversary celebrations end.

This Ram devotee was born a Muslim

PATNA – He is called Hanuman because of his devotion towards Lord Ram. He can name all the Hindu gods and goddesses in a single breath, and he performs the priest’s duties at a Bihar temple with unwavering dedication – no one can tell that Sidheswar Das was born Mohammad Sadique.

…. Source : This Ram devotee was born a Muslim.