Religion

Displaying 51 - 100 of 1206 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 What really changes (a reflection on the effect of the election)
Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4
Column underscores how citizens affect their own life by the choices they make and the relationships they experience. People should define for themselves what is most important and what does not change.
52 UNI professor to premiere documentary film
Public Relations News Release 2012:117, p.1
Francesca Soans' film "Sons of Jacob Synagogue" premeired at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Documentary film explores history and experiences of Jewish community in Waterloo. Film is in 5-part documentary series. Film music by UNI faculty.
53 Evangelical 'extremists' exercise free speech
Northern Iowan 109:8, p.4
A confrontational style of ministry came to campus. Sister Cindy and Brother Jed are from a nondenominational church in Columbia, Missouri. Students seemed less than receptive to the message; photo.
54 Atheists: a misunderstood minority
Northern Iowan 108:52, p.4
Atheists are still human beings. Believes atheists belong to one of the most discriminated social minorities. People are encouraged to talk and get to know someone before becoming judgmental.
55 Obama adds stipulation to Affordable Care Act to deal with religious opposition
Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1
Religious organizations do not need to provide contraceptives to insured employees under the new announcement by the President; photo.
56 Supreme Court recognizes ministerial exception in discrimination laws
Northern Iowan 108:31, p.1
The unanimous ruling stated that religious institutions have the freedom to handle the employment of employees without involvement of the government.
57 Praying for unity
Northern Iowan 108:31, p.6
Nearly one hundred students attended a nondenominational meeting in the Commons Ballroom. The event was sponsored by the Northern Iowa Campus Ministry Association; photo.
58 Debating in vain
Northern Iowan 108:9, p.3
Reasons for not supporting gay marriage presented.
59 Coexist: A romance
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.4
Those that feel that different religions, atheists, and agnostics can coexist are not thinking clearly. It is time to move on and accept this fact, according to the author.
60 Out Week encourages acceptance of nonbelief
Northern Iowan 108:6, p.5
UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers sponsored Out Week. Several activities were held with the ultimate goal of allowing anyone questioning their religion to come and meet some of the members and learn more about the group and their ideas; photo.
61 UNI professors explore the casual sex habits of Midwestern college students
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.1
Gary Gute and Susan Hill presented information about casual sex and moderated a discussion following the presentation; photo.
62 Japan needs aid, not prayer
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.9
Following the destruction from the earthquake and following tsunami, Japan desperately needs the world to step up efforts to recover and stabilize the situation. Author states that bringing religion into the conversation is a shallow response.
63 A response to 'UNIFI makes a religion of science'
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.8
Rebuttal to Emily O'Loughlin's claims that the Freethinkers and Inquirers are making a religion of science.
64 UNIFI makes a religion of science
Northern Iowan 107:36, p.10
Suggests that the Freethinkers and Inquirers could learn from a statement in Marcelo Gleiser's book: "Scientists should not use science as a weapon against belief by making it into a belief system"; photo.
65 Darwin Week: the science of prayer
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1
Hector Avalos, a philosophy and religious studies professor at Iowa State University, lectured during Darwin Week. His presentation was entitled; "Can science prove that prayer works?"; photo.
66 A blind eye
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.10
Urges readers to look beyond the color of someone's skin and get beyond their religious beliefs. Look at people as people who have the same needs and desires as you do.
67 23 minutes of nonsense
Northern Iowan 107:24, p.9
Bill Wiese's book, "23 Minutes in Hell", leads to the author's assumption that Christianity is propagated by fear, and ultimately exists only because of the gullible nature of its followers.
68 Tim Wise to speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.3
Tim Wise returns to UNI after speaking on campus four years ago. The antiracist educator, essayist, and author will speak on comparative racism, race and education, and racism and religion.
69 Consider Christ
Northern Iowan 107:12, p.5
College is a time of testing one's faith in Christ; a time of searching. Faith is described as believing in something/someone without any tangible proof. Take pride in your faith.
70 UNI professor develops guidelines for teaching religion
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.5
Betty DeBerg, as a member of the American Academy of Religion, aided in supplying resources to educators, teachers, and parents to help improve the manner in which religion is taught in the schools; photo.
71 UNI excels in nonprofit leader preparation
UNI certifies second-highest number of students in nonprofit management

Public Relations News Release 2010:2, p.1
Out of 65 American Humanics institutions in the U.S., the college certified the second-highest number of students in nonprofit management during the 2009-2010 academic school year.
72 Finding the answers
Northern Iowan 106:46, p.5
Believes faith and religious institutions change over time. Faith should be something encouraging, hopeful, and close to the heart. Faith can be different things to different people.
73 Faith Forum opens can of metaphysical worms
Northern Iowan 106:40, p.1
"Why pray" was the theme of the first Faith Forum sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers. Respect for each other was encouraged; photo.
74 Second-annual Darwin Week to be held at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:250, p.1
Presentations and activities will be held in Maucker Union in conjunction with the 201st birthday of Darwin. "Darwin Week will feature talks about the newest ideas in science" by faculty and special guests Ed Wasserman and PZ Myers, said Quinn Jones.
75 Irrelevance of religious pro-life arguments
Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.5
Abortion revisited.
76 Test your religious literacy
Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.14
Questions show possible points of sensitivity in dealing with people who follow particular religious traditions.
77 The real power of prayer
Northern Iowan 106:23, p.7
Reactions to the recent shootings at Fort Hood and the possibility of a religious influence.
78 Do some Dalai Lama research
Northern Iowan 106:23, p.8
States that Tibetan people live in abject poverty, while the priestly and aristocratic classes live in opulence. Women have few, if any, rights.
79 My response to "The Atheistic Evolution"
Northern Iowan 106:22, p.6
"The Atheistic Evolution" article explained. Six points made clearer.
80 Response to "Atheistic evolution"
Northern Iowan 106:20, p.6
Alumnus points out inaccurate statements in Mr. Hewitt's recent column.
81 The atheistic evolution
Northern Iowan 106:19, p.5
Comparison between atheistic thinking of creation and value of life versus that of God's plan.
82 Good times with Jesus
Northern Iowan 106:19, p.6
Memories of an evening on the Hill with friends and an old professor, who may have been Jesus.
83 Thou shalt not, thou shalt not
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.6
Believes that Christianity is based on faith before works; that is the basis of salvation.
84 Civil rights vs. civil wrongs
Northern Iowan 106:15, p.7
The LDS church was active in support of Proposition 8 against same sex marriage. Boycotts of businesses owned by church members and even vandalism took place. Leaders compared events to the voter intimidation of blacks; photo.
85 A time for coming home
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.7
Believes Blasphemy Day events are still being felt. Free speech rights were protected, people talked about constitutional rights, and discussions took place. Homecoming is a good time to come together.
86 Christian hypocrisy in our leadership
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.8
Believes actions by political figures has diminished their proclaimed beliefs in Christianity. Governor Mark Sanford and Senator John Ensign were outspoken against equal marriage rights, but were having extramarital affairs; photo.
87 Blood of the innocent
Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5
Believes being too tolerant can lead to innocent people being injured or dying; there are religious beliefs that we need to question and not tolerate.
88 The elephant in the room
Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5
Believes that religion and science have provided both good and bad. There will always be strong supporters on both sides of a discussion between those having strong religious feelings and those believing strongly in science.
89 Protecting our rights
Northern Iowan 106:12, p.6
Believes blasphemy day resulted in reminding people of the freedom of speech and the values in that freedom. The increased discussion on campus was refreshing.
90 Was it really mutually disrespectful?
Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5
Discussion on Blasphemy Day seen as being conducted in an atmosphere of surprising courtesy. Universities should be places where deep discussions take place and tough questions are asked.
91 Free speech is worth fighting for
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.5
Fallout from the events and chalking of Blasphemy Day included threats, disappointment, and attempts to destroy the chalked messages. Everyone believes in free speech until it starts to offend them.
92 Them's fighting words: a debate about freedom of speech at UNI
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.5
Theory behind Blasphemy Day respected, but the tactics used to demonstrate were not appropriate. The day promoted making fun of others and not a way to promote free and open discussion.
93 "Islam: An American Religion" links Middle East to Midwest
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.9
Ingrid Mattson addressed classes and a sold out audience in Davis Hall. She spoke of the heritage of Muslims and Americans. As Muslims feel more freedom to practice their faith openly, understanding increases; photo.
94 Blasphemy day becomes troll day
Northern Iowan 106:10, p.3
Believes sidewalk graffiti on "Blasphemy Day" crossed the line; crude and fallacy-filled reasoning has no place on a college campus; instead of opening minds about different religions or opening free discussion, false statements prevailed.
95 UNI to host historian of American Catholicism
Public Relations News Release 2009:94, p.1
"Relics, Statues, Rosaries and Other Objects" will be the topic of a lecture given by Robert Orsi at St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center. Orsi is a noted historian of American Catholicism.
96 Demand respect, but deny it to others
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.6
Believes that radical religions want respect for their prophets, but do not respect the prophets of other religions. "People have rights. Ideas do not."
97 In response to "The Impotence of Prayer"
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.6
Reminder that prayers are not always answered; but do provide hope and strength to get through a particularly difficult time of life.
98 Ingrid Mattson to discuss 'Islam: an American Religion' at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:59, p.1
The Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series will take place in Davis Hall in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Art Center.Mattson earned her Ph. D. in Islamic studies from the University of Chicago in 1999.
99 Commonalities more important than differences
Northern Iowan 105:55, p.3
Discussions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism bring out differences, but all three teach tolerance of others. Thoughtful discussions help people focus on the idea of one God being interpreted in different ways.
100 Former NFL MVP embodies Christian values; Kurt Warner brings teachings with him on the field and in personal life
Northern Iowan 105:34, p.18
Profile of alumnus Kurt Warner; examples of his deep faith; photo.