News & Submissins 5/24/2010

May 24th, 2010 by sivodd

Holy water allegedly sprinkled on atheist teacher
POMPANO BEACH — Two teachers accused of sprinkling holy water onto an avowed atheist colleague have been removed from the classroom, and may be fired. Read full story from sftimes.com

Calif. bill would block Texas textbook changes
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California may soon take a stand against proposed changes to social studies textbooks ordered by the Texas school board, as a way to prevent them from being incorporated in California texts. Read full story from mercurynews.com

You Have The Right To Your Own Religion
There are many religions and faiths in this world. Which one do you wish to choose? Lots of people believe Jesus is God, while others acknowledge him only as The Son of God. If your comfortable in believing that Jesus is God, then you have that right, to feel so. Read full story from modernghana.com

Tribute to Kiva’s sacredness
The cities of Albuquerque, N.M. and El Paso, Texas have erected bronze monuments that glorify a violent time in American Southwest history. Albuquerque’s monument, “La Entrada” (the entrance), was dedicated in May 2005 and placed in front of the Albuquerque Museum of Art in Old Town, N.M. Likewise, the world’s largest bronze monument, the “Equestrian” in El Paso, Texas was dedicated in April 2007 at the El Paso International Airport, under protest by Indian rights groups against honoring a “genocidal conquistador,” Juan de Onate. Read full story from indiancountrytoday.com

Shamans use their unique perspectives to seek healing
A group of 20 shamans gather in a circle, bringing totems that connect them with their ancestors and other spirits. They summon these forces with drums, crystals, meditation and song, hoping the energy of the circle transmits vibrations of love and compassion around the globe. Read full story from sunsentinel.com

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