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42. Shamanism Shamanism generalOverview FAQ. Shamanic ecstasy is the real Old Time religion, of which modern churches are but pallid evocations. http://www.deoxy.org/shaman.htm

deoxy.org index updates forum chat contact English to German English to Spanish English to French English to Italian English to Portug. German to English German to French Spanish to English French to English French to German Italian to English Portug. to English Random : The Psychedelic Alien Encounter Survey Shamanism "this is rock medicine, the talking tree , the singing water" This FAQ contains a general overview on Shamanism . It should be read by anyone interested in understanding what is meant by Shamanism and what differentiates Shamanism from other forms of ecstatic experience. Shamanism General-Overview FAQ This FAQ contains the charter for soc.religion.shamanism , details of submissions policies, and frequently asked questions culled from the articles that have appeared in the newsgroup. soc.religion.shamanism FAQ Shamanic terms and concepts Find public discussions about shamanism in the forum or at alt.religion.shamanism "Shamanic ecstasy is the real "Old Time Religion," of which modern churches are but pallid evocations. Shamanic, visionary ecstasy, the mysterium tremendum , the unio mystica , the eternally delightful experience of the universe as energy, is a sine qua non of religion

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45. YUL Research Guide In General Religion a basic bibliography, a directory of churches and religious Now the standard, scholarly encyclopedia in the general field of religion, replacing Hastings http://www.library.yale.edu/rsc/religion/dicts.html

Dictionaries Abingdon Dictionary of Living Religions . Keith Crim, general editor ; Roger A.Bullard, Larry D. Shinn, associate editors. Nashville, Tenn. : Abingdon, 1981. CCL, Reference BL31 A24(LC) Divinity Library, Trowbridge Reading Room BL31 A24 Includes signed articles and bibliographies covering the historical development, beliefs, and observances of religions still practiced. Includes articles on regional developments of religions which have spread across wide geographical areas. Browning, W. R. F. A Dictionary of the Bible . Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1996. SML, Main Reference BS440 B73X 1996 (LC) A Dictionary of Comparative Religion SML, Main Reference Room BL31 D53 (LC) Divinity Library, Trowbridge Reading Room BL31 D54 A scholarly, one-volume encyclopedia with signed articles by known authorities covering the world's major and minor religions, modern and ancient. Most of the articles include bibliographies. A unique feature is the inclusion of a "synoptic index" for the major religions which provides a list of all related terms found in the dictionary under the names of both religions and countries. Dowson, John.

46. Toledoblade.com As the 10million member United Methodist Church prepares for its quadrennial general Conference that opens April 17, 2004 religion churches get a http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=NEWS10

47. Church And State, Politics And Religion inclusiveness, how can we avoid a general slide down the government discriminate against some religious groups Would giving government money to churches tend to http://www.frontiernet.net/~kenc/relandpo.htm

Church and State, Religion and Politics Kenneth Cauthen The essay that formerly was on this page was published as a part of a chapter of my The Ethics of Belief: A Bio-Historical Approach, 2 vols. (Lima, OH: CSS Publishing Co., 2001). A brief summary follows. The question of religion and politics is not the same as the question of church and state. Failure to make this distinction results in confusion. The problem of church and state has to do with institutions and the spheres of action that are appropriate for each. Here the concept of separation is valid. Thorny problems arise in two particular areas. 1. The first involves trying to steer between avoiding an establishment of religion and permitting its free exercise. Prayer in public schools and is among the most contentious. 2. A second range of problems arises when religious belief and practice conflict with secular law. The problem of religion and politics defines another set of issues. Church and state deals with the relationship of institutions that are independent of each other. Religion and politics has to do with two spheres of activities in the life of the same persons. Citizens who belong to religious groups are also members of the secular society, and this dual association generates complications. Religious beliefs have moral and social implications, and it is appropriate for people of faith to express these through their activities as citizens in the political order. The fact that ethical convictions are rooted in religious faith does not disqualify them from the political realm. However, they do not have secular validity merely because they are thought by their exponents to be religiously authorized. They must be argued for in appropriate social and political terms in harmony with national values.

48. International Affairs, Peace & Human Security May 2004) WCC and UN general secretaries discuss Iraq, Israel/Palestine, role of religion; Annan welcomes and governing bodies, member churches, national and http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/international/index-e.html

Press release (18 May 2004) : WCC and UN general secretaries discuss Iraq, Israel/Palestine, role of religion; Annan welcomes proposal to mark International Day of Peace with prayer. (see photos, below our mandate To provide WCC staff and governing bodies, member churches, national and regional ecumenical organizations and other international Christian bodies with information and guidance on international problems. The purpose of the , outlined in our by-laws, is to help "formulate the Christian mind" and "bring that mind effectively to bear" upon these issues. how we work two interrelated parts: The first part is to inform and address public issues that have a claim on the Christian conscience. We monitor, analyze and provide information on international political trends - for example on global security, reform of the UN and other international institutions, the applicability of sanctions - and on critical situations like Jerusalem and Middle East peace, Iraq, East Timor and Sri Lanka, Sudan and the Great Lakes region of Africa, the former Yugoslavia, Colombia and Central America. We assist the WCC general secretary in preparing public statements, appeals to state authorities and messages of support and solidarity to churches and others engaged in struggles for justice and peace. We help the WCC governing bodies identify challenges to the churches and to guide them to shape a coherent ecumenical response.

49. FAST-US-2 (TRENPP2D) Class Terminology Notes Often the promotion of liberation values within the ethnic churches, cf. Choice of religion and general tolerance of religious diversity a factor behind http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US2/NOTES/relig.html

Religion in America FAST-US-2 (TRENPP2D) American Institutions Survey (Hopkins) Department of Translation Studies, University of Tampere Background of Religion and Church in America Traditionally a "religious" country through immigration history, though with separation of church and state Seeming contradictions: "In God We Trust" on money, "...one nation, under God ..." in Pledge, official chaplains, public 'religiosity' Religious issues often in the news: court cases about public prayer, public aid to parochial schools, question of public aid to religion-based charities Influence of 'religion' on U.S. foreign policy (especially the George W. Bush administration) Questions often arise: 'What is a "church"?' 'Can the "state" interfere'? (see Freedom of Religion: Separating Church and State Traditional basic mixture of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish (cf. Will Herberg) 79 churches with at least 50,000 members, led by Roman Catholic (ca. 50 million), Southern Baptist (ca. 15 million), United Methodist (ca. 9 million), major Jewish denominations (ca 3.5 million), Presbyterian (ca. 3 million), Episcopal (ca. 2.5 million), United Church of Christ (ca 1.7 million) (Source: USA Today, 1994) Population overall is 82% Christian; ca. 2% Jewish; the remainder 'other'

50. Religion has links to the church s annual general Synod, the One of the most popular religion sites, beliefnet Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist churches in Canada The http://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/info_by_subj/info_by_subject.php?subject_uid=3

51. Religious And Theological Abstracts 1. general 2. Sociology/Psychology of religion 3. Social Eastern churches J Eastern churches Review Ecumenical Review AJ of the Arts and religion Immanuel In http://rtabst.org/

Religious and Theological Abstracts provides objective summaries of articles appearing in scholarly journals in the fields of Religion and Theology. W e list a wide variety of periodical literature, including Christian, Jewish, and other world religions, and provide English language abstracts of articles in English, Hebrew, Afrikaans, and major European languages. Religious and Theological Abstracts RTAbst.org uses javascript and cookies: Test 1: JavaScript : Does your browser process JavaScript? If there's no reply, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser, then reload this page. Test 2: Cookies : Does your browser accept cookies? Note: If your browser does not run JavaScript , this test is not valid. Enable scripting per the instructions above and reload this page. Religious and Theological Abstracts - Classification of Abstracts Biblical - Theological - Historical - Practical I. Biblical A. General 1. Texts and Versions 2. Introduction 3. Hermeneutics - Theology

52. Reference Desk and demographics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious Library of Congress subject category BL, religion general, Miscellaneous, and http://www.infidels.org/desk.shtml

PAID ADVERTISEMENTS Secular Web Reference Desk Secular and religious scholars consult certain online tools so regularly that we decided to gather the most useful links here for Secular Web patrons. If there is an online tool not listed below that is very useful and of high calibre, please recommend it by writing to infidel@infidels.org . Please note that all these resources are off-site, not under our control, and may contain material we disagree with. General The Encyclopedia Britannica One of the greatest general references available in print or online. The Skeptic's Dictionary A very handy and comprehensive online reference on all matters paranormal or dubious. The Urban Legends Research Centre This site is dedicated to the examination of Urban Legends, Urban Beliefs, Ghost Legends and folklore in general. Other sites devoted to this include the Urban Myths section of the light-hearted Christian website Ship Of Fools ; the Urban Legends Reference Pages ; and the AFU Urban Legends Archive The Meta-Encyclopedia of Philosophy A universal browser of an assortment of public domain online encyclopedias of philosophy, arranged by Andrew Chrucky. Logic FAQ This FAQ on the basics of formal and informal logic is the best on the web, and includes a large list of different kinds of informal fallacies.

53. Anglican Journal, May 2004 -- What Face Will General Synod Show The World? Gone are the days where the media and even the general public have an innate respect for or interest in religion and the churches. http://www.anglicanjournal.com/130/05/oped01.html

What face will General Synod show the world? LEANNE LARMONDIN As the meeting of General Synod inches closer, plans are afoot to cope with the anticipated media interest. If the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States (ECUSA) is any indication, a denominational gathering that is planning to talk about homosexuality is a guaranteed attraction for many secular media. In fact, there were more than 350 accredited media at the 2003 convention in Minneapolis, Minn. But the fact remains that many denominations across North America are wrestling with questions about sexuality. It is a hot topic. Here in Canada, the Anglican and Evangelical Lutheran churches are examining the role of gays and lesbians in the life of the church, while the United Church of Canada dealt with the issue several years ago. In the U.S., besides ECUSA, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and the United Methodist Church are struggling with the reality of non-celibate homosexuals in the ranks of their clergy. Naturally, most delegates and General Synod planners would prefer that the media paid more attention to other matters in the life of the church: the soup kitchens, the Out of the Cold programs, the services to refugees and immigrants, the Alpha programs and the youth ministries.

54. ►► World Council Of Churches General Secretary - Press Release On Pr World Council of churches general secretary challenges Bush’s religious claims World Council Of churches. PressWorld.com Free http://religion.press-world.com/v/42643.html

Press World (press-world.com) :: Free press release distribution service. Home Site Map Submit Press Release Links ... Add to Favorites Religion World Council of Churches general secretary challenges Bush’s religious claims Speaking March 20 at an ecumenical service of prayer for peace held at World Council of Churches (WCC) headquarters in Geneva, WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Konrad Raiser denounced as "misuse of religious language" US president George W. Bush’s attempts to invoke divine legitimation for his war against Iraq. Noting an increasing tendency on the part of the US president "to invoke religious, even divine legitimation for his intention to disarm Iraq by force", Raiser suggested that a Christian response today to “the political, ethical and spiritual challenge of war [ ] declared with the alleged purpose of restoring peace and justice” must be “an act of defiance: denouncing this misuse of religious language in order to justify an act of war that violates the legal order developed to protect world peace”. In his reflection, Raiser quoted the German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer who, in 1934 as war loomed, made the passionate plea: “Today God’s commandment for us is the order of international peace. To say this is to express a quite definite recognition of the will of God for our time. [ ] As certainly as we leave the making of the last peace to God, so certainly should we also make peace to overcome war.”

55. Adherents.com: Largest Religious Bodies Committee and its Ethics and Religious Liberty Committee. that thousands of Baptist churches will eventually withdraw from the Baptist general Convention of http://www.adherents.com/adh_rb.html

Christianity Anglican Catholic Evangelical ... more links Adherents.com presents: Religious Bodies of the World with at Least 1 Million Adherents Skip to world's largest international religious bodies Researchers referring to this list may be reminded that divisions into separate religious bodies do not always indicate theological distinctions, but may be primarily geographical and administrative in purpose. Conversely, individuals and congregations within a single religious body exhibit varying degrees of variation with regards to belief, practice, etc. Although religious bodies are not always the primary vehicle of doctrinal distinctiveness, they are usually the primary focus of other resources of a religious group, such as finances, legal status, property, educational facilities, leadership, and membership. This list includes all truly international religious bodies with at least 1 million adherents. All known regional and national independent religious bodies (those which are organized in only one or two countries, such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland or Church of South India) are also included if they have at least 1 million adherents. Possibly a few independent national bodies have been omitted if we are not aware of them. This list is only an attempt to list religious bodies , that is, organizations which have a recognized, central leadership or convention, and a body of individual members or adherents. With a few possible

56. Official Denominational Web Sites of SixPrinciple Baptist churches; general Church of the Yearbook of American and Canadian churches listing of to other sites with listings of religious groups. http://hirr.hartsem.edu/org/faith_denominations_homepages.html

57. RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE IN RUSSIA the International Academy for Freedom of religion and Belief, and the Seventhday Adventist Church. Viktor Krushenitsky, secretary-general of the Russian http://www.religioustolerance.org/rt_russi.htm

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE IN RUSSIA: PAGE 1 of 2 Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. Topics in this essay: Overview of religion in Russia 1997-JUN restrictive legislation: original bill: Duma passes restrictive legislation Reaction to the bill 1997-SEP restrictive legislation: revised bill: Yeltsin signs revised bill Reaction to the law Restrictions on religious freedom Essay continued on Page 2 Overview of religion in Russia: For seventy years, the official state "religion" in Russia was Atheism. " Many aspects of church life, charitable work, theological study, political and social comment simply disappeared completely and now have to be built up from scratch. " Many religious groups in Russia lost the confidence of their membership during the communist era. According to Keston News Service, " Almost all senior leaders of all officially recognized religious faiths - including the Catholics, Baptists, Adventists, Muslims, and Buddhists - were recruited as KGB agents. It was virtually impossible to advance in church hierarchies without affiliation with the government." The Irish Times reported that Patriarch Alexy II, current leader of the

58. The Fylde - Religion And Church Websites RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Tibetan Buddhist Meditation (Preston) The Lancashire Lytham Christian Centre A church that serves. INDEX AND general INFORMATION. http://www.fredmoor.com/goldlinx/religion.htm

Main Index RELIGION AND CHURCHES Churches Religious Organisations GOLD LINKS to websites in the Fylde "Gold Links" is part of the fred moor website alliance fredmoor.com creative web design This Website aims to provide a comprehensive collection of links to all Websites with more than one page in the Fylde, (roughly from Preston to Garstang to Fleetwood to Lytham). To add your site, just click the "Add URL" button. There is no charge. Main Index Professional Services Shops and Retailers Hospitals Doctors Health Services ... Tourism Management. CHURCHES: Elim Pentecostal Church (Blackpool) Welcome to a small but friendly church in bright and breezy Blackpool on the west coast of England! St Thomas' Church (Garstang) Welcome To St. Thomas' Church Garstang, take time to view our web site. Cleveleys Baptist Church (Clevelys) This Web site originated from Cleveleys Baptist Church. All Saints (Anchorlsholme) All Saints, Anchorsholme is an evangelical Anglican Church, in Lancashire, UK, built in 1962. It has a regular congregation of about 120 adults and 30 children. St. Annes Baptist Church

59. God And Country -- Religion And Politics In The US see below for a selection of books and sites that do deal with these more general topics religion in American Life Government, Separation of Church State http://www.geocities.com/peterroberts.geo/Relig-Politics/Intro.html

Religious Views of the Founding Fathers, Presidents, and Vice Presidents About This Site Purpose of This Site The Individual Entries Religion and Politics in the U.S. Religion in American Life and Government Separation of Church and State Advocacy and Litigation Organizations Concerned with Religion and Government The Founders General Information About the Founding Fathers The Founding Fathers and Religion Signers of the Declaration of Independence Listed by Colony Signers of the Declaration of Independence in Alphabetical Order ... Other Founders in Alphabetical Order U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents General Information about the Presidents and Vice Presidents Presidents in Chronological Order Presidents in Alphabetical Order Vice Presidents in Chronological Order ... Main Start Page Purpose of This Site In discussions of the role of religion in the United States, in both government and law, questions often come up about the religious views of the founding fathers, presidents, and others. What did they think about about such things as the separation of church and state, public prayer, and the relation between religion and morality? These are not easy questions, since their views are often complex and nuanced, and sometimes changed over the course of very full lives. Partisans of various points of view on church-state issue have all too often quoted selectively and out of context. There are lists of the religious affiliations of these men, both in books and on the web. All the lists I have seen contain at least minor inaccuracies, and sometimes major ones, and even when technically correct, they can be misleading.

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