Guest Voices: Local Faith


Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 11/02/2011

For new local rabbi, a blessed life
By Rabbi Aaron Miller
For a new local rabbi, faith and meaning in his work is about much more than God.

By Rabbi Aaron Miller  |  10:29 AM ET, 11/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 11/02/2011

Bahai’s celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah
By Shastri Purushotma
A celebration of the Baha’i founder’s birth is a chance to reflect on his principles and life’s work.

By Shastri Purushotma  |  10:18 AM ET, 11/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 10/26/2011

A Buddhist perspective on the death penalty
By Losang Tendrol
The Troy Davis case, among others, serves as a reminder of why Buddhists oppose the death penalty.

By Losang Tendrol  |  10:33 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Embrace secularism; keep religion out of politics
By Ronald A. Lindsay
The debate over Mitt Romney’s beliefs should serve as a reminder that religion has no place in politics.

By Ronald A. Lindsay  |  01:44 PM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 10/18/2011

The Occupy movement and its religious connections
By Bill Haley
The impulse behind the Occupy movement has a strong spiritual connection.

By Bill Haley  |  01:33 PM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Nun finds happiness in knowing her life’s calling
By Sister Deirdre Byrne
For a doctor, life became more fulfilling when she joined a religious order as a nun.

By Sister Deirdre Byrne  |  12:42 PM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Priest finds joy in work that no material thing can give
By Monsignor Robert J. Panke
Despite the sacrifices, priests often find unmatched happiness in their relationship to God.

By Monsignor Robert J. Panke  |  12:36 PM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 10/06/2011

To find God, we must work at it
By Shira Stutman
An outdoor Rosh Hashanah service reveals that no matter the setting, it takes effort to give prayer meaning.

By Shira Stutman  |  02:01 PM ET, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Faith and social justice
By Thomas Bowen
To remain relevant, black churches must fight social injustice and hold elected leaders accountable.

By Thomas Bowen  |  12:10 PM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 09/28/2011

On Rosh Hashanah, sermonizing peace
By Kenneth L. Cohen
A High Holiday guide for rabbis addresses the Palestinian quest for independence.

By Kenneth L. Cohen  |  10:56 AM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Living without religion
By Rick Wingrove
A new ad campaign on the city’s buses is just a small indicator of the growing atheist movement.

By Rick Wingrove  |  02:30 PM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Lasting rewards
By Rev. Aaron Graham
The compassionate responses to an open letter to the Muslim world have been overwhelming.

By Rev. Aaron Graham  |  01:48 PM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 09/15/2011

A life of service
By Colman McCarthy
Sister Katherine Corr, a local nun, is driven by a desire to help the less fortunate.

By Colman McCarthy  |  01:32 PM ET, 09/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Faith during the darkest days
By John Owens
Strong faith helped the healing process after a personal loss in the World Trade Center attacks.

By John Owens  |  04:13 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Rabbi: Soar for greatness
By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
The 9/11 anniversary is a time to mourn, but also a time to promise ourselves we will strive to do great things.

By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld  |  01:47 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Imam: A foundation of peace
By Imam Abdullah M. Khouj
Knowing each other is the road to happiness and peace.

By Imam Abdullah M. Khouj  |  01:13 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 09/08/2011

Letter from a young Evangelical to the Muslim world
By Rev. Aaron Graham
Scripture says to love your neighbor, but we have not done a good job of loving our Muslim neighbors.

By Rev. Aaron Graham  |  11:46 AM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 09/01/2011

Gold and God
By Rev. Bill Haley
With the stock market’s volatiltiy, it is important to remember that money is not the key to happiness.

By Rev. Bill Haley  |  02:24 PM ET, 09/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 09/01/2011

Thoughts on Menachem Youlus
By Shmuel Herzfeld
A local rabbi feels sadness but no rush to judge after fraud accusations against a colleague.

By Shmuel Herzfeld  |  02:21 PM ET, 09/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 08/25/2011

Remembering a local activist
By Rev. Dean Snyder
Rev. Dean Snyder reflects on the life of Astor Kirk, who fought for equality in the Methodist Church.

By Rev. Dean Snyder  |  12:53 PM ET, 08/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 08/25/2011

The faith of Dr. King
By Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins
As the memorial to MLK opens, it is important to remember his Baptist faith as part of his legacy.

By Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins  |  12:52 PM ET, 08/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 08/18/2011

Optimism as Catholic schools open
By Deacon Bert L’Homme
The Superintendent of Washington Catholic Schools discusses the possibilities of the coming year.

By Deacon Bert L’Homme  |  01:50 PM ET, 08/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 08/18/2011

School helps define ‘the good life’
By Rev. Peter Weigand
St. Anselm’s Abbey School in D.C.’s motto is ‘Pax in Sapientia,’ or peace in wisdom.

By Rev. Peter Weigand  |  01:17 PM ET, 08/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 08/11/2011

What Ramadan means
By Imam Johari Abdul-Malik
A Local Imam says Ramadan is a time for community gathering as well as self-reflection.

By Imam Johari Abdul-Malik  |  12:06 PM ET, 08/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Budget battle’s spiritual lessons
By Charles Booker-Hirsch
A local pastor says the important choice is what we do with the abundance God provides.

By Charles Booker-Hirsch  |  02:29 PM ET, 08/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 07/28/2011

Panelist: A global faith
By Shastri Purushotma
The worldly nature of the nation’s capital make it ideal for members of the Baha’i Faith.

By Shastri Purushotma  |  02:06 PM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 07/22/2011

Panelist: Atheists among us
By Rick Wingrove
The American Religious Identification Survey indicates that Atheists are a group that’s growing regionally and nationwide, even if many are quiet about their beliefs.

By Rick Wingrove  |  02:30 PM ET, 07/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 07/01/2011

Guest Voices: What does it mean to an American Muslim?
By Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, Imam Johari Abdul-Malik is the director of outreach at the Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church and Va.
The Fourth of July offers one Muslim leader the opportunity to reflect on what remains America’s greatest attribute.

By Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, Imam Johari Abdul-Malik is the director of outreach at the Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church and Va.  |  02:04 PM ET, 07/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local Faith