Reading The Bible In 100 Days, Nigerian Violence, Sikhs And MLK

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 How Reading The Bible Changed My Life Now, say what you will, whether you're religious or not, but I'm happy to report that those trying times, and stormy clouds, quickly evaporated as I started reading the Bible. I began reading Genesis during my last week at NBC News. My first day back at HuffPost shortly thereafter was amazing. I felt so welcome and truly at home again. Sandusky Charity Transfers $2 Million To Christian Group Irish Eyes Aren't Smiling Over Cardinal Dolan's Seminary Probe Pope Calls For A Halt To Sectarian Violence In Nigeria WATCH: Jesus vs Anti-Gay Pastors Episcopal Clergy Convicted For Trespassing On Episcopal Property BLOG POSTS Gadadhara Pandit Dasa: Fast Food Spirituality Too often, our results-oriented mood spills over into our spiritual practices. We want to get as much as possible, as quickly as possible, from as little commitment as possible. But purifying the soul of greed, anger, envy and pride has to take its own sweet time. Simran Jeet Singh: Sikhs & Civil Rights: Standing on the Shoulders of Dr. King As a society, we have to recognize the broader importance of these sorts of moments and celebrate their contributions to our collective journey. They are especially valuable for drawing inspiration as we continue to fight the good fight. Rev. Zesho Susan O'Connell: Practicing With "Mistakes" Shame may be so strong that we could tend to not even acknowledge mistakes, or underestimate them. To want the mistake to go away is a not exactly a mistake -- it's just an impossibility. Harris Zafar: For Ahmadi Muslims, Another Memorial Day May 28 marked the two-year anniversary of the vicious attacks on two mosques belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan. The best way we can honor those who lost their life in the service of their faith and nation is to ensure their lives were not lost in vain. Bert Montgomery: Of Pea Pods and Hurricanes (Owed to Ellen DeGeneres and Pat Robertson) I read somewhere that Pat blamed Ellen for Hurricane Katrina (say it ain't so, Pat!). I guess it's a stretch to think that Ellen and Pat share a pea pod. I wish I could help these peas get together.

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