http://www.findingdulcinea.com/home.rss findingDulcinea: Religion and Spirituality en-us Copyright 2009, Dulcinea Media, Inc. Saturday, 21 November 2009 16:12:31 EST http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/science/2009/august/Praying-May-Increase-Brain-Power-.html ]]> A recent study found that intense prayer and meditation have a positive effect on mental ability, leading one researcher to suggest that it’s possible to reconcile science and religion.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/science/2009/august/Praying-May-Increase-Brain-Power-.html November 10, 2009 11:30 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/international/2009/Oct/Catholic-Church-Welcomes-Disgruntled-Anglicans.html ]]> In response to Anglicans dissatisfied with their Church, the Vatican has opened its doors, highlighting the differences between the two denominations.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/international/2009/Oct/Catholic-Church-Welcomes-Disgruntled-Anglicans.html October 22, 2009 12:00 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day---In-God-We-Trust--Becomes-U-S--Motto.html ]]> On July 30, 1956, President Eisenhower signed legislation establishing “In God We Trust” as the national motto, adopting a phrase derived from Francis Scott Key’s writings.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day---In-God-We-Trust--Becomes-U-S--Motto.html July 30, 2009 06:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/July/Honor-Killings-in-Canada-Reignite-Cultural-Debate.html ]]> On June 30, four women were found dead inside a car submerged in the Rideau Canal near Kingston, Ontario. Family members who mourned the deaths are now chief suspects.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/July/Honor-Killings-in-Canada-Reignite-Cultural-Debate.html July 28, 2009 09:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/May-June-08/On-this-Day--Mob-Kills-Mormon-Church-Founder-Joseph-Smith.html ]]> On June 27, 1844, a mob shot and killed Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, after breaking into the prison where he was held on treason charges.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/May-June-08/On-this-Day--Mob-Kills-Mormon-Church-Founder-Joseph-Smith.html June 27, 2009 06:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/international/2009/june/Do-Burkas-Symbolize-Freedom-of-Expression-or-Oppression-.html ]]> Earlier this week French President Nicolas Sarkozy denounced the practice of Muslim women wearing burkas—long loose garments that hide the faces and bodies of the wearer.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/international/2009/june/Do-Burkas-Symbolize-Freedom-of-Expression-or-Oppression-.html June 24, 2009 06:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/Michigan-Judges-Can-Ask-Muslim-Women-to-Remove-Veils-in-Court.html ]]> The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that judges may ask those testifying in court to remove niqabs, or Islamic facial veils, at their discretion. Where is the balance between religious rights and security?]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/Michigan-Judges-Can-Ask-Muslim-Women-to-Remove-Veils-in-Court.html June 18, 2009 07:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/Chefs-Add-Flavor-to-Soup-Kitchen-Fare.html ]]> Chefs across America are donating their skills to homeless shelters, transforming donated food into gourmet meals.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/Chefs-Add-Flavor-to-Soup-Kitchen-Fare.html June 18, 2009 06:00 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/May-June-08/On-this-Day--Crusaders-Victorious-in-Siege-of-Jerusalem.html ]]> On June 7, 1099, Christian knights launched an assault to free Jerusalem from Egyptian control as part of the first Crusade.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/May-June-08/On-this-Day--Crusaders-Victorious-in-Siege-of-Jerusalem.html June 07, 2009 02:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/Was-Dr--George-Tiller-s-Murder-an-Isolated-Incident--or-Latest-Example-of-Long-History-of-Anti-Abortion-Violence-.html ]]> This is the first slaying of an abortion provider since 1998, but clinics and doctors have experienced numerous violent incidents and threats over the years.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/Was-Dr--George-Tiller-s-Murder-an-Isolated-Incident--or-Latest-Example-of-Long-History-of-Anti-Abortion-Violence-.html June 01, 2009 07:30 PM