41. BUBL LINK Catalogue Of Internet Resources agency that works for and is supported by the churches in the UK and Ireland, Provides general guides, treatment of all major religious traditions, http://bubl.ac.uk/link/linkbrowse.cfm?menuid=2596

42. János Dobszay They sought to keep the young away from the churches and from religious activity The overwhelming majority of Catholics have general or secondary school http://www.hungarianquarterly.com/no144/p99.html

János Dobszay The Churches, Religion, and Politics after 1989 Church and the state in Hungary after 1945 With the end of the Second World War, it became clear that fundamental changes in the position of the Churches were to be expected, specifically, the separation of Church and State and restrictions on the role of the Churches in education. The Churches were aware of the necessity for these changes and expressed their willingness to comply. The Communist regime, however, perceived the Churches as political enemies it must vanquish rather than as partners. Twelve days after the Lutheran Church signed this agreement, the Primate Cardinal József Mindszenty was arrested (see the excerpt from Árpád Pünkösti’s book on pp. 86–98). Next came the persecution of the Catholic prelates. The Catholic hierarchy made this more difficult, since the Communists had no say in the appointment of bishops or priests. To overcome this problem, they tried to break the Church by arrests, internment, and even executions. The question of schools was resolved in 1948, before the Mindszenty trial. Except for a few secondary schools, every Catholic school was nationalized. The ultimate goal was to suppress religious activity completely and to eradicate the Churches within a foreseeable future. Thence-forth, the state set out to destroy the social basis of Churches by means of administrative measures and intimidation. They sought to keep the young away from the Churches and from religious activity; religious instruction was closely supervised and severely restricted. Teachers were forbidden to attend church services, the personal data of every student attending religious instruction, of every one who underwent confirmation or who married in church, had to be reported to state agencies.

43. General Commission On Religion & Race Of The United Methodist Church - History general Commission on religion and Race The United Methodist Church 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 200025620 Phone (202) 547-2271 . http://www.gcorr.org/history.php

Our History On Monday, April 29, 1968, the Uniting Conference of The United Methodist Church authorized the formation of a General Commission on Religion and Race [the General Commission] to succeed the Commission on Inter-jurisdictional Relations, with responsibility for overseeing the mergers of racial conferences with geographical conferences. The principal task of the General Commission was to ensure that The United Methodist Church was indeed a church wherein "all persons, without regard to race, color, national origin, or economic condition, shall be eligible to attend its worship services, to participate in its programs, and when they take the appropriate vows, to be admitted into its membership." This initial task remains the primary concern of the General Commission as it enters its eighth quadrennium of service. Since its inception, the membership of the General Commission has been multi-racial and multi-ethnic and it identified as its responsibility the advocacy for all racial and ethnic minority groups within the Church. It supported the activities of the national ethnic caucuses and facilitated inter-ethnic consultations. It also monitored and evaluated the programs and services, the structures and the employment profiles of the general agencies. In its report to the 1972 General Conference, the General Commission noted "there is no non-White person serving as chief executive of any regular board or agency of The United Methodist Church. It is also disheartening to observe the near total absence of other ethnic minority persons in staff positions in our boards and agencies."

44. Embassy Of Finland, Washington, Consulates General Of Finland, New York And Los In addition, the Lutheran Church and the Orthodox Church receive a share of corporate tax. Freedom of religion became guaranteed in Finland in 1923. http://www.finland.org/doc/en/about/general/religion.asp

General information Geography Climate People ... For Travellers About Finland General information Religion ...But 85 percent of Finns are Evangelical-Lutherans Finnish religiousness has been aptly described as "belonging without attending," as most Finns do not participate in organized church ceremonies as regularly as others, including Americans. The role of the church in Finnish life is reflected more in annual traditions, such as Christmas and Easter, and also during important family milestones including baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and funerals. Nevertheless, there are still many people who consider themselves members of a particular denomination, including the 4.4 million people (85 percent of the population) who belong to the Evangelical-Lutheran Church. Although this is a vast majority of the population, other denominations/beliefs are represented, such as: The Orthodox Church of Finland (1.1 percent of population), and Baptists, Methodists, Jews, and Islams (1 percent of the population combined). Thirteen percent of the Finnish population does not belong to any religious group. Unlike most American public schools, Finnish schools provide religious teaching, which is dependent upon the confession of the majority of the students in each school. If at least three students belong to a particular denomination, their parents or guardians can demand instruction in that confession.

45. Society, Religion And Technology Project Society, religion and Technology Project Church of Scotland, Each year SRT writes a report to the Church of Scotland general Assembly, including many http://www.srtp.org.uk/srtpage3.shtml

What is the SRT Project? Highlights Current Talking Point SRT Assistant Director ... What's New? The Big Issues The Big Issues "Engineering Genesis" Genetic Engineering GM Food GM Animals Human Genetics Xenotransplantation Patenting Risk Environment Climate Change Energy Nuclear Power Transport Eco-Congregation Church Energy Saving Internet Issues SRT Publications SRT Newsletter SRT Information Sheets SRT Topical Papers ... Other Links S ociety, R eligion and T echnology P roject Director : Dr Donald Bruce Looking at the ethics of technology for a New Millennium SRT is a project of the Church of Scotland working ecumenically with Action of Churches Together in Scotland and with the support of the Scottish Episcopal, United Reformed and United Free Churches What's New : Christian Groups join to 'Stop Climate Chaos!' SRT and Nanotechnology Eco-Congregation SRT Bulletin Sept.2005 ... Back to Contents Technology is changing the face of society. Whether it's GM food, embryonic stem cells, cloning, climate change, sustainable development or the mysterious possibilities of nanotechnology, we're all aware of the challenges which current developments are bringing. But where do you go for reliable information, with scare stories from activists, unsatisfactory assurances from Government or industry, and hype from some parts of the media? Amid the half truths, exaggerations and agendas, is there anyone you can trust? The Society, Religion and Technology Project

46. Serious Links - Religion general Pages. * Boston University religion and Philosophy resources Links, The Church of Jesus Christ of the LatterDay Saints . http://users.ox.ac.uk/~worc0337/serious/religion.html

Religion on the Web Contents Journals General Pages Societies etc. Baha'i Buddhism Christianity Confucianism ... Miscellaneous (For various individual figures, including Apollonius of Tyana and Aquinas, try my Individual Philosophers page. For Atheist and other Sceptical sites, you need my Scepticism page. Finally, you might find my Philosophy of Religion links useful.) Conferences, Journals, etc. Millennium: Fear and Religion - conference La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain; 3-6 February, 2000. (Main page in Spanish with a link to an English page.) General Pages Boston University: Religion and Philosophy resources Links, with useful descriptions, to a wide variety of religion and philosophy sites. C.E.N.'s Community Service BBS On-line texts, links to relevant sites (including a large number of University departments). Church and State Issues Worldwide Maintained by Gerald Huber. "Information on the sociological, economical, political, judicial, and geographical impacts of religion. The information is provided in German." Edge Hill University College Maintained by Jack Lynch.

47. Religious And Theological Abstracts Religious 3. Professional Theological. D. Mission. 1. general (Church in the World) 2. Evangelism 3. Missions. E. religion and Culture. 1. general http://rtabst.org/

Religious and Theological Abstracts provides objective summaries of articles appearing in scholarly journals in the fields of Religion and Theology. W e list a wide variety of periodical literature, including Christian, Jewish, and other world religions, and provide English language abstracts of articles in English, Hebrew, Afrikaans, and major European languages. Religious and Theological Abstracts RTAbst.org uses javascript and cookies: Test 1: JavaScript : Does your browser process JavaScript? If there's no reply, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser, then reload this page. Test 2: Cookies : Does your browser accept cookies? Note: If your browser does not run JavaScript , this test is not valid. Enable scripting per the instructions above and reload this page. Religious and Theological Abstracts - Classification of Abstracts Biblical - Theological - Historical - Practical I. Biblical A. General 1. Texts and Versions 2. Introduction 3. Hermeneutics - Theology

48. Official Denominational Web Sites Note Several of the organizations and religious groups listed on this page either Church Universal and Triumphant churches of God, general Conference http://hirr.hartsem.edu/org/faith_denominations_homepages.html

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49. Religion News Service Your source for news about religion, ethics, spirituality and moral issues. WCC general Secretary To Address JewishChristian And Church Gatherings In http://www.religionnews.com/

Today is Daughter Says Graham is 'Depressed' About Inability to Aid Storm Victims (RNS) Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of famed evangelist Billy Graham, said her father is "a little depressed" that he can't do more to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Charles Honey Catholic Church in Italy Gears Up for Fight Over Gay Unions ROME (RNS) As Italian lawmakers renew debate over the rights of gay couples, a top Cardinal on Monday (Sept. 19) warned against granting legal status to unmarried couples, saying neither homosexual nor heterosexual couples favor of the idea. Stacy Meichtry Gospel Artists to Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims (RNS) Members of the Gospel and Christian music industry will raise their voices on behalf of those devastated by Hurricane Katrina in a televised benefit concert. Jason Kane Anglicans in Nigeria Delete References to Archbishop of Canterbury LONDON (RNS) The Anglican Church of Nigeria no longer defines itself as a Church in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury something that historically has been the fundamental definition of being a member church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Robert Nowell 'Good Morning America' Host Retracts Atheist Comments LOS ANGELES (RNS) "Good Morning America" weekend anchor Bill Weir on Sunday (Sept. 18) retracted on-air remarks he made earlier this month that upset atheists.

50. The Tablet - The International Catholic Weekly Provides a host of links to Christian churches and organisations and general religious resources Loads of links to general religious studies resources, http://www.thetablet.co.uk/religious.shtml

Saturday, 17 September 2005 Sample Issue Subscribe Documents Additional articles ... Home Archive search Religious Links General Anglican Catholic Ecumenical ... Orthodox General Bible Gateway Lets you search the Bible by textual references. Brother Richard's Favorite URLs Internet resources for Bible, Religion and Theology, including Catholic resources, selected and maintained by Brother Richard Oliver OSB, Benedictine monk. The Christian Catacombs of Rome This site is intended for people who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Christian Catacombs of Rome and of the Church history in its origins. Christianity - Religion and spirituality directory Vast directory of links on Christianity, from apologetics to shopping. Church Net UK Provides a host of links to Christian churches and organisations and general religious resources in the UK and overseas. Interactive sections include Discussion Groups and Prayer Net. Ekklesia Ekklesia's home page, a think tank bringing theology into politics and public square. Find a Church Information on over 30,000 churches in the UK and overseas, including maps.

51. General The Richness Of Georgian Architecture Is Fully Manifested general. The richness of Georgian architecture is fully manifested in the Examples of Georgian religious painting remain in some of old churches. http://www.parliament.ge/CULTURE/GENINF/Cultur.html

General The richness of Georgian architecture is fully manifested in the existence of numerous churches. The history of this field of architecture is connected to the development of Georgian domed churches with a square central bay and four arms around it forming a cross . The versatile folk architecture is also worth being pointed out here. The Darbazi type of dwelling was typical to the Eastern regions, whereas the Oda type prevailed in the West of Georgia. Fortresses and towers were widespread in the mountainous regions. Georgian folk music, which has been evolving over three millennia, contributed particularly to the world culture. One of the most peculiar features of it is itss free polyphonic composition (2,5 or 4 voices). Georgian school of painting and icon painting, frequently exhibited in and outside of the country is also worth being pointed out here. The unique ancient frescoes reveal the specifics, traditions and skills of their creators. Georgian literature, especially poetry, is of non-less importance than the above-mentioned fields of culture. Georgian theatre and cinema are well known abroad. Even the "iron curtain", which had separated Georgia from the rest of the world. could not prevent it from recognising those. Georgian opera singers and musicians are also well-known overseas.

52. Religious Confession, Confessions Of Faith In the Orthodox Church, confession is usually required before the reception general Information. Short theological statements, articles of religion were http://mb-soft.com/believe/txo/confes.htm

Religious Confession General Information Confession is the popular name for the Christian Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation recognized by the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. The rite consists in the acknowledgment of sins to a priest, who grants absolution in the name of God. Its biblical basis is found in the action of Jesus forgiving sins (Mark 2) and his commissioning of the Apostles to forgive sins (John 20:22-23). Essential to every confession is an inner conversion of the heart, with sorrow for sin and intent to lead a new life. In the Orthodox Church, confession is usually required before the reception of Communion. Since 1215, Roman Catholics have been required to confess their sins annually if they are in serious sin. A new Roman Catholic rite was introduced in 1973, which places greater emphasis on the community and its place in reconciliation. Some other Christian churches, such as the Lutheran and the Anglican, provide for individual confession on request, but general confession during public worship, and individual confession directly to God in private, is more characteristic of Protestantism. BELIEVE Religious Information Source web-site Our List of 1,000 Religious Subjects

53. Encyclopedia: Roman Catholic And Orthodox Churches: General Terms And Concepts Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches general Terms and Concepts Islam Judaism Other Religious Beliefs and general Terms Philosophy The Bible http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/1rc.html

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56. Religion Links religion Local Interest general Topics Christianity The Bible Roman Catholic Church Anglican Presbyterian Church official website; history, directory, http://library.loganutah.org/directory/links/religion.html

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57. General Essay On The Religions Of Polynesia Sacred places were replaced by churches, the local deities and practices Other world religions have been present in very small numbers over the past http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/poly/geness.html

General Essay on the Religions of Polynesia The peoples of the thousands of islands which make up Polynesia arrived in the Pacific around 1500 Before the Common Era, spreading out from early settlements in Tonga, Samoa and the Marquesas Islands to populate other island groups. Over three millenia up to the present day they developed their own societies and languages, yet retained many similarities. Tribal life was centred on an area of sacred space (heiau, malae, marae, me'ae) - usually a simple open-air area marked out by stones, perhaps including a shrine or altar area where offerings were made to deities and spirits, and where images of deities may be held. Ritual included song, dance, chanting of sacred formulae, and in the tropical islands the drinking of 'ava/kava. While most of the functionaries were male, women played an essential role in the rites of bestowal or removal of kabu/tapu/tabu, sacredness, as the female body was seen to be the link between the sacred and temporal realms. A human sacrifice would be made on special occasions such as the dedication of a new marae or important building. Pacific peoples had no system of writing, but a well-developed oral tradition preserved the history genealogy and stories. Artwork included the carving of bone, wood and stone, as well as body tattooing. Culture heroes, ancestors such as Maui and Tawhaki whose talents and exploits became enshrined in legend are seen as humans possessing extraordinary spiritual power (mana) and therefore superhuman ability. Ancestral spirits were important in everyday life. These, and nature spirits, could be embodied in a variety of objects and great care was taken not to offend them. The spirits of dead persons dwelt in an unstratified underworld, there being no notion of judgment.

58. Churches Meets With UN Secretary General To Discuss Middle East - News From Ekkl The WCC general secretary voiced churches concerns over the situation in Iraq, Committed since its inception to interreligious dialogue, http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/content/news_syndication/article_040519chch.shtml

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59. Popular Topics: Religion This is a starting list of general religionbased internet websites of interest. Summaries of World religions (First Electronic Church of America) http://www.wcl.govt.nz/popular/religion.html

Home Popular Topics religion Dewey numbers ... Other Websites Updated! Page last updated 15 September, 2005. Beliefs Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam ... Wicca / Witchcraft General religious books The end of faith : religion, terror, and the future of reason, by Sam Harris. (2004) Harris views religious irrationality and fundamentalism as both the immediate source of terrorism and also the source of much of the evil that has taken place throughout history. He proposes turning away from religion entirely and living on the basis of reason. Drawing on insights from Eastern philosophy and neuroscience, he suggests using meditation to achieve a state of consciousness that is nondualistic. ... It is rare in this postmodern age to read a book by someone so vigorously defending rational thought, especially from a unique neuroscientific perspective. (Library Journal) The case for religion, by Keith Ward. (2004) Ward makes an argument for religion as a necessary and reasonable exercise for humans who are aware of the transcendent. He examines what major figures in other disciplines-anthropology, sociology and psychology-have historically said about why humans practice religion before sketching the world's major religions. "Religion is too persistent, pervasive, positive and profound to be merely foolish." (adapted from Publishers Weekly) Religion : a beginner's guide,

60. Wales On The Web: The All Wales Portal general resources The Bible Religious buildings Religious The Historic churches Database is the result of a survey of all pre19th century http://www.walesontheweb.org/cayw/guides/en/13

Home Main Headings A - Z Listing New Resources ... Ask Cymru In: All Headings Arts and Recreation Computers etc. History and Geography Language Literature Religion Science Social Sciences Technology Search For: The Gateway to internet resources relating to Wales Cymraeg About CAYW What is CAYW? Contact Us Validation Linking to CAYW CAYW Guides Online News Libraries and Archives Curriculum Cymreig Culture/heritage bodies ... Voluntary sector Partners National Library of Wales Cymru ar-Lein Guide to the Curriculum Cymreig > Religious Education Related links Religious education websites within Wales on the Web Religion- general Religious education The Bible Parishes in Wales ... Biographies- Religion Religious education resources within NGFL Cymru Key stage 2 Key stage 3 NGFL Cymru home page Contents- Religious education General resources The Bible Religious buildings Religious individuals ... Missionary work/Christain Community work General Resources Below are some of the more general sites with information relating to Religious Education in Wales. History of Religion in Wales accompanies the BBC television series 'Bread of Heavan' which is a history of Christianity in Wales from Pre-Christian Wales to today's multicultural Wales. There are sections on Romans and the Coming of Christianity, age of the Saints, the Normans, princes and bishops, reformation and dissolution of the Monasteries, civil war, birth of nonconformity, hymnwriters and preachers, nonconmformist people, industrialisation and temperance, 1904-05 revival, growth of secularism and multicultural Wales. It is possible to scroll through the history of religion in Wales through their timeline. The resource also provides many other links from the BBC and other sites relating to religion in Wales and has a section on other religions in Wales.

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