Religion

Displaying 1 - 50 of 1214 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Religious impressions on American politics
Northern Iowan 118:47, p.3 		The columnist discusses religion's impacts on American politics; photos.
2 Examining Christianity in Japan and Iowa
Northern Iowan 117:37, p.5 		Professor of history Dr. Reiner H. Hesselink presented on the German immigrant Francis Xavier Bullinger, was a missionary to Iowa and instrumental in building Dyersville's basilica, and his namesake St. Francis Xavier, a missionary to Asia who brought Christianity to Japan. Hesselink's lecture was part of the monthly Phi Alpha Theta lecture series; photo.
3 Mertz is raw and real in 'Hi God'
Northern Iowan 116:21, p.4 		Alldredge reviews graduate student Grace Mertz's show "Hi God," which explores the intersection of faith and academia, and calls it authentic and vulnerable. Attendees were invited to write their own letters which would be displayed in a corner of the Interpreters Theatre; photo.
4 Observing Jesus as a political figure
Northern Iowan 116:12, p.3 		Stekl writes about Jesus and the history of violence in the bible, explaining how it disrupts the traditional image of a peaceful Jesus. In the author's opinion, much of what Jesus did was to further a political and religious agenda that was anti-Roman, and explores how Jesus's actions do not work with current conservative and liberal viewpoints; photo.
5 Words have a lasting impact
Northern Iowan 116:7, p.3 		Bennethum, a Conservative Christian, writes an opinion on how words can have a lasting impact on people and urges fellow students to respect each other, particularly in the context of religion on campus; photo.
6 Former UNI student starts '6 Mile Clothing'
Northern Iowan 115:41, p.5 		Former student Alex Oleson started "6 Mile Clothing" to benefit Christian missions in countries such as China and Haiti; photo.
7 Grad student challenges hypocrisy in play
Northern Iowan 115:41, p.1 		Graduate student James Keane wrote, produced, and acted in the production "Ezra and Me," showing March 7-9 in the Lang Hall Interpreters Theatre; photo.
8 Are you pro-life or pro-birth?
Northern Iowan 115:39, p.3 		Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin submits a letter to the editor arguing that there are major differences between being pro-life and pro-birth; photo.
9 'Islam 101' seeks to inform
Northern Iowan 115:23, p.2 		The Muslim Student Association will host "Islam 101" on November 14 in Maucker Union Ballroom. The event, held to educate people about Islam, will feature speakers Dema Kazkaz of Al-Noor in Waterloo and Miriam Amer, founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)-Iowa; photo.
10 Local synagogue welcomes all for High Holidays
Northern Iowan 115:3, p.2 		The Sons of Jacob synagogue welcomes all community members to celebrate the High Holidays. They are hosting Rabbi Ora Simon Schnitzer; photo.
11 Singing for a mission trip to Kenya
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.1 		Celeste Bembry, Student Retention and Recruitment Coordinator for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, will be performing selections of jazz pieces at a fundraiser for a Kenya Mission trip that she will be taking part in. The missionaries are to engage with orphans who have lost their parents due to HIV and AIDS. The article covers Celeste's feelings about the mission trip and what she hopes to do while there; photo.
12 LTE: addressing hate crimes through unity
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.3 		In his letter to the editor Professor Steve Corbin calls attention to hate crimes and puts out a challenge to Christians, Muslims and Jews to lead the way in bringing down the hate crime crusade.
13 The Jewish community in the Cedar Valley
Northern Iowan 114:35, p.1 		The Jewish community in Cedar Valley has a rich history.
14 MSA to discuss Islamophobia
Northern Iowan 114:24, p.2 		The Muslim Student Association will host a lecture "Rise of Islamophobia" from visiting professor Khaled Beydoun. MSA hopes the lecture will help teach others about Islam, the differences between Islam and radical Islam, and help counter Islamophobia; photo.
15 LTE: Conversations about sin affect trauma
Northern Iowan 114:21, p.3 		In this letter to the editor, the author speaks about an encounter they had with some students involving One-Verse Evangelism. The author expressed their discomfort of the encounter due to personal trauma involving the church in their youth.
16 Higher education: challenging views
Northern Iowan 113:1, p.4 		Students discuss ways that their worldviews and beliefs have changed or stayed the same since coming to UNI; photo.
17 2016 Student Guide
Northern Iowan 112:54, p.

The summer 2016 student guide, including letters of welcome, information about higher education, and features of Cedar Falls; photos.
18 Religious freedom not discrimination
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.3

Day responds to an article in the April 21 edition of the Northern Iowan about legislation called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In the author's opinion, such laws are important to protect religious liberty; photos.
19 LGBT* voice concern over bills
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.2

Members of the UNI community respond and discuss the recently-passed Indiana House Bill 101, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; photo.
20 Campus group bars LGBTQ leaders
Northern Iowan 112:43, p.3

In Carr-Murphy's opinion, the campus chapter of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship discriminates against LGBTQIA+ students by not allowing them to hold leadership positions in the organization; photos.
21 A life 'haunted by God'
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.1

St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center will host the one-woman play "Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day" on March 8; photo.
22 Why I'm voting for an atheist for student body vice president
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.3

Smith writes a letter to the editor discussing religion and supporting Jamison Whiting and Aaron Friel for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president and vice president.
23 Prof passes after 45 years at UNI
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.2

Philosophy and World Religions professor James Robinson died after teaching at UNI for 45 years.
24 Walking the plank in Iowa
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.1

Justin Scott of the Freedom from Religion Foundation encourages students to support secular plank resolutions at the Iowa caucuses and hopes to partner with UNI Free Thinkers and Inquirers; photos.
25 Christians, commercialization and holiday distractions
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5

In Jackson's opinion, Christmas and Black Friday are over-commercialized and people should reduce their shopping and spend time with their families; photos.
26 Informing the voters of Iowa
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.7

The department of philosophy and world religions will hold a three-part lecture series titled "Islam and Iowa Politics." Lectures include "Abraham, Moses and Jesus: The Heritage of the Bible in the Qur'an" by assistant professor of religion John Burnight; "Islam in Iowa: An American Story" by assistant professor of religion Cara Burnidge; and "'We the People': Trust in Public Discourse" by professor of religion William Clohessy; photo.
27 He visits every year, but just who is Brother Jed?
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.2 		Student Jacob Madden discusses the evangelical street preacher "Brother Jed".
28 Screaming street preacher: confirmed Christian
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3

In the author's opinion, despite students who disagree with the content and style of the street preachers who come to UNI, they are Christians; photos.
29 UNI Right to Life responds to 'War on Christianity'
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3

In response Hannah Carr-Murphy's column "War on Christianity" published in the Northern Iowan on September 10, student organization UNI Right to Life responds discussing their organization's goals and clarifying that religious belief is not required.
30 Street preacher sparks heated discussion
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4

Students engaged with controversial street preacher Brother Matthias in front of Maucker Union on September 14; photos.
31 War on Christianity
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1

In the author's opinion, the war on Christianity in America is rhetoric manufactured by the Republican party and conservative Christian politicians, and distracts from real issues of injustice; photo.
32 Celebrating religion
Northern Iowan 111:32, p.4 		Students will get a chance to learn about the Catholic religion during Panther Catholic Week.
33 Je suis Charlie, among other things
Northern Iowan 111:28, p.4 		Amber Rouse looks at the shooting of journalist Charlie Hebdo and the Religious motivations of the attacker; photo.
34 A light shines AFTERDARK
Northern Iowan 111:24, p.1 		Approximately 1,300 students filled the Gallagher-Bluedorn for AFTERDARK, a christian worship event hosted by the UNI student ministries; photo.
35 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 111:14, p.3 		Student Hansen Breitling shares his opinion on the UNI students reaction to the visit of Brother Jed and Sister Cindy.
36 "We're not talking about lollipops"
Northern Iowan 111:12, p.1 		Evangelists came to campus to spread their religious opinion; photo.
37 Finding women's roles in the Catholic church
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.6 		Journalist Melinda Henneberger spoke of her thoughts regarding the role of women in the Roman Catholic Church. She stressed the importance of Pope Francis to act on women's issues.
38 Time to break the chain of hatred
Northern Iowan 110:46, p.3 		The author speaks about the recent death of Fred Phelps, the former leader of the Westboro Baptist Church. She acknowledges that Phelps was a hateful man, but she encourages readers to forgive him and others.
39 UNI to host founder of Ryumonji Zen Monastery
Public Relations News Release 2013:208, p.1 		Rev. Shoken Winecoff, founder of Ryumonji Zen Monastery, will give his lecture, "Diplomacy and Religion" as part of the UNI Diplomat Series. Rev. Shoken Winecoff will share his thoughts on the relationship between diplomacy and religion.
40 Activist, former nurse condemns abortions
Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1 		UNI Right to Life brought Jill Stanek to campus to speak out against abortion. Jill Stanek formerly worked in a hospital that allowed late-term abortions and told stories of the things she witnessed while working there; photo.
41 Biblical film incites emotion
Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4 		The author reviews the film "Son of God", the story of Jesus' life. She says that there was a lot more emotion in the film and that this movie is different from other depictions of Jesus' life.
42 UNI to screen award-winning film on separation of church and state
Public Relations News Release 2013:189, p.1 		UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers will host a screening of the movie "The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today". The film shows the landmark case McCollum v. Board of Education. There will be a discussion following the film.
43 Who are you politically?
Northern Iowan 110:24, p.4 		The author expresses her dissatisfaction with the United States government and President Obama. She feels that government spending is out of hand and that the government needs to take action.
44 Diversity workshop shares important message
Northern Iowan 110:23, p.3 		Says that we must learn to understand and accept our own diversity.
45 UNI to host political activist Sunsara Taylor
Public Relations News Release 2013:113, p.1 		Sunsara Taylor, a writer and political activist, will present "Defeating the Assault on Abortion Rights: Wining the Full Liberation of Women". Taylor believes that birth control and abortion are rights that women cannot be denied.
46 UNI and Luther professors untangle evolution and religion
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.2 		UNI hosted a discussion about how evolution undermines religion. Jerry Soneson and Loyal Rue headed the discussion. Not all students agreed with the professors opinions and this was reflected in the question and answer session.
47 Audience observes Japan's 'woven fabric'
Northern Iowan 110:18, p.2 		A lecture entitled "Japanese Religion: A View from the Streets of Tokyo" was given by Steven Heine, from Florida International University, and Martha Reineke, professor of religion at UNI. The lecture focused on Japanese culture and religion; photo.
48 UNI to host presentations on evolution and Obamacare
Public Relations News Release 2013:107, p.1

UNI's Department of Philosophy and World Religions is hosting lectures concerning evolution and religion, as well as the Affordable Care Act. Several faculty members will be speaking at these events.
49 Let's work together: a look at today's society
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.3 		Says people need to work together instead of working against each other. People need to work harder to understand and accept other people's beliefs.
50 Expert on Japanese religion to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:91, p.1 		Steven Heine will be partnering with Professor Reineke to deliver a lecture on religion in Japan. This lecture will better prepare individuals to understand the beliefs and practices they will encounter while visiting East Asia.