Religion News – Newsletter for February 27, 2011

The Karmapa case: Lies, plants and damage control (Comment)

Now that Ogyen Trinley Dorje, better known as the 17th Karmapa, has been cleared of money-laundering charges by the Indian government, it is in order to take a look at the inept handling of a matter of great national importance and religious sensitivity.

But first a recap: A random police check on a car carrying …. Original article  : The Karmapa case: Lies, plants and damage control (Comment).

A congregation of deities in Himachal

MANDI – It will be a divine gathering! More than 200 gods and goddesses will ‘congregate’ here next week to participate in the centuries-old Mahashivratri Fair.

The week-long Mahashivratri Fair, one of the biggest traditional and religious festivals of the country, begins in Mandi March 3 — the day the festival is celebrated in …. Read the original article  : A congregation of deities in Himachal.

File petition on Makara Jyothi in high court: Apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Kerala government and the Sabarimala Shrine Board to stop defrauding devotees by presenting ‘Makara Jyothi’ as a divine miracle, saying the matter can be raised in the state high court.

The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice K.S. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : File petition on Makara Jyothi in high court: Apex court.

File petition on Makara Jyothi in high court: Apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Kerala government and the Sabarimala Shrine Board to stop defrauding devotees by presenting ‘Makara Jyothi’ as a divine miracle, saying the matter can be raised in the state high court.

The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice K.S. … Read more : File petition on Makara Jyothi in high court: Apex court.

Abortion solves no problem: Pope

ROME – Pope Benedict XVI Saturday reaffirmed his strict opposition to abortion, warning during a plenary meeting of the Pontifical Academy for Life in the Italian capital Rome that “abortion solves no problem”.

“But it kills a child, destroys the woman, weighs on the conscience of the father and often ruins family life,” Benedict said.
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Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal

KATHMANDU – In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.

Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.

Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal

KATHMANDU – In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.

Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal

KATHMANDU – In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.

Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light …. Original article  : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.

Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal

KATHMANDU – In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.

Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light … Original article on : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.

Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal

KATHMANDU – In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.

Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.

Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal

KATHMANDU – In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.

Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light … Original article on : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.