Source: Chicago Sun-Times

http://www.suntimes.com/output/falsani/cst-nws-fals01.html

On October 1, 2004 the Chicago Sun Times reported, "Lee Strobel, a former teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington and author of the best-selling book The Case for Christ, chronicling his 1981 conversion from atheism to Christianity, is seated behind the wood-toned 'Faith Under Fire' anchor desk perusing his notes and practicing his introductory lines...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/1004/02turk.html

On October 1, 2004 Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, "officials at the Istanbul Cultural Center in Norcross are sponsoring their second Interfaith Dialogue Dinner on October 21. The annual event will be an opportunity for clergy and lay people of all faiths to talk about their differences — and hopefully find new areas of common ground. The event comes...

Source: The Associated Press

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBYDH3ASZD.html

On October 1, 2004 Associated Press reported, "a Theodore Roosevelt quote displayed on the wall of a courthouse will be covered up after critics complained the comment about Christianity violated the separation of church and state. Roosevelt's remark that 'the true Christian is the true citizen' was part of a longer address the president gave at a YMCA convention more than a century ago."

Source: PCA USA News

http://www.wfn.org/2004/10/msg00006.html

On October 1, 2004 PCA USA News reported, "Top-level Jewish and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders held strained but polite dialogue here Tuesday about the PC (USA) General Assembly's decision earlier this summer to divest from companies who profit from Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. While the two parties agreed on a mutual commitment to peace in the Middle East, there was little yielding on divestment...

Source: Yahoo News

Wire Service: Reuters

Source: Beliefnet.com/Religion News Service

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/153/story_15343_1.html

On September 30, 2004 the Religion News Service reported, "Iraqi Christians flocked to the Latin Catholic church in the Hashmi district of the Jordanian capital, a drab working-class area, where they celebrated Mass in the ancient Chaldean language. On a recent Sunday, some 200 worshippers packed the sanctuary, which is adorned with a simple wooden cross and a picture of...

Source: Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/features/religion/la-fg-church30sep30,1,2911424.story?coll=la-news-religion

On September 30, 2004 the Los Angeles Times reported, "When the well-known Sakharov Museum broached the subject of religion in an art exhibit, no one was surprised that an outcry followed... Followers of a local priest vandalized the exhibit with spray paint. The Russian parliament voted to condemn...

Source: Dawn

http://www.dawn.com/2004/10/01/top4.htm

On September 30, 2004 Dawn reported, "Pope John Paul II urged President Pervez Musharraf to work for dialogue and tolerance in the sub-continent during an audience at the Vatican on Thursday. 'In these times of turmoil and violence, I encourage you and your fellow citizens to continue to foster a spirit of dialogue and tolerance in your region,' the pope said in an address to the visiting Pakistani leader and his entourage. 'It...

Source: CANOE/Edmonton Sun

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On September 27, 2004 the Edmonton Sun reported, "Leaders of the city's various religious communities said yesterday that Edmontonians bucked a trend toward religious intolerance after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. And Sen. Doug Roche - who is recognized for his international work with the United Nations to promote peace - said the co-operation between religions in this city should serve as an international example. 'Sept. 11 was a...

Source: Agape Press

http://www.crosswalk.com/news/religiontoday/1286926.html

On September 27, 2004 Agape Press reported, "in a press conference held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, several weeks ago, Oliver Kellman introduced a new coalition that he hopes will change the direction of the faith community throughout black America in the near and distant future. The National Faith Based Coalition (NFBC) was formed this year as a '527' political...

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3691786.stm

On September 26, 2004 the BBC News reported, "Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have detained 15 people following two attacks on nuns and priests of the Missionaries of Charity. The three priests and six nuns were reportedly attacked in separate incidences on the outskirts of Kozhikode on Saturday. A representative of Indian Christians has blamed the attacks on members of right-wing Hindu...

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/09/26/gop_urges_catholics_to_shun_kerry/

On September 26, 2004 The Boston Globe reported, "the Republican Party is attempting to convince Roman Catholics that Democratic nominee John F. Kerry is 'wrong for Catholics' and at odds with his church. Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee launched a website called 'KerryWrongForCatholics.com' that...

Source: Beliefnet.com

Wire Service: AP

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/153/story_15328_1.html

On September 25, 2004 the Associated Press reported, "Austrians disgusted by a summer of scandal involving child pornography at a seminary and a prominent priest accused of sexual abuse are leaving the Roman Catholic church in significant numbers, church leaders said Friday. Applications to withdraw from parishes in the Archdiocese of Vienna...

Source: Church Times

http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/80256E4E00384246/httpPublicPages/C65BC7ABF733007880256F18004F5D28?opendocument

On September 24, 2004 the Church Times reported, "The Church of England has warned the Government that community relations are threatened not only by terrorists who claim to be defending Islam, but by some of the measures being taken against them. But the Church continues to give '...

Source: News 11

http://www.11alive.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=52309

On September 24, 2004 News 11 reported, "An interfaith candlelight prayer vigil was held Thursday evening for executed American hostage Jack Hensley. About 250 people attended the service held on the square in Marietta, [Georgia]. Hensley's family was not in attendance. They are expected to attend a service scheduled for this Saturday. The leaders of the First Baptist church...