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What happens when we die? Many across the centuries have found comfort for the sorrows of this life in the hope of the next. Others use the ideas of heaven and hell or of reincarnation as the motivation for virtuous living now. Still others believe there is nothing beyond the grave, and that our focus must be on the creation of heaven on earth. What have the sages of history taught?
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ssm_overviewSame Sex Marriage - Week 2: Sex and Belief
By Leo Brunnick CEO Patheos May 18 2009

These days it's hard not to run across a news story about same-sex marriage. Whether the headline is about ballot initiatives, an inaugural prayer, state Supreme Court decisions or even what a beauty pageant contestant said--we're all talking about it. Read More...

The Tao of Same Sex Marriage
By Douglas Carlton Abrams - May 18 2009
Taoism is blessedly amoral about sexuality. Since Taoist ideas about sexuality come from the Chinese medical tradition, the goal of the tradition is to keep us healthy rather than to dictate behavior. Read More...
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  • The Tao of Same Sex Marriage The Tao of Same Sex Marriage By Douglas Carlton Abrams - May 18 2009
    Taoism is blessedly amoral about sexuality. Since Taoist ideas about sexuality come from the Chinese medical tradition, the goal of the tradition is to keep us healthy rather than to dictate behavior. Read More...     link here
  • Liberal Europe, Conservative America? Liberal Europe, Conservative America? By Sian Gibby - May 18 2009
    The simple dichotomy between "Godly Americans" and "Godless Europeans" obscures more than it reveals - particularly when it comes to issues related to homosexuality. Read More ...     link here
  • Same-Sex Marriage in Islam Same-Sex Marriage in Islam It depends on how one defines ‘homosexuality' and how one defines ‘Islam'... Read More. link here
Attitudes about Gays Differ
Attitudes differ based on familiarity.
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  • Attitudes about Gays Differ Attitudes about Gays Differ Attitudes differ based on familiarity.
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  • Proposition 8 Effects Proposition 8 Effects A recent survey found that 49% of adult Californians oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry legally, compared to 44% who are in favor.
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  • Protestant Gay Acceptance Protestant Gay Acceptance Percentage of Mainline Protestant followers who think homosexuality should be accepted.
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  • Friends and Family who are Gay Friends and Family who are Gay Percentage of those with close friends or family who identify as being gay.
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mmd3 Muslims Mourn American Dead on Memorial Day

By: Jordan Robinson - May 22 2009

"His Muslim faith did not make him not want to go. It never stopped him. He looked at it that he's an American and he has a job to do." Read More ...


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