Religious News for Tuesday March 1, 2011

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N.Z. leader calls for worldwide fundraiser CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (UPI) -- New Zealand Prime Minister John Key called Sunday for a global fundraiser to help the people of Christchurch and others recover from a devastating earthquake. "It's vital we reach as many people throughout the world as possible who want to help," he said. "This isn't just New Zealand's tragedy -- the Feb. 22 earthquake affected countless people internationally. "Every little bit helps -- every donation, no matter how small, will be ... Continue Reading... Post a Comment | Share | Print Protesters maintain Wis. Capitol sleepover MADISON, Wis. (UPI) -- Police in Wisconsin said they wouldn't eject or arrest people encamped overnight in the Capitol during a protest against the governor's budget repair bill. Officials said Sunday they would allow them to remain in the Capitol in Madison because they were peacefully protesting, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. "The people who are in the building will be allowed to stay," Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs said Sunday. "There will be no arrests ... Continue Reading... Post a Comment | Share | Print Self-styled rabbi jailed for child abuse JERUSALEM (UPI) -- A self-proclaimed rabbi who severely beat eight children was sentenced to 24 years in prison by a Jerusalem court Monday. Elior Chen was convicted in December of beating the victims with clubs and hammers, kicking them in the head, shaking, burning and handcuffing them, and depriving them of food and sleep, Haaretz reported. He both abused the children himself and ordered his followers to do so. One victim remains in a vegetative state. Judge ... Continue Reading... Post a Comment | Share | Print Advertisement Travelers everywhere are RAVING about this Handy Travel Aid. Click & See Why. Free Beauty Product Samples - Makeup, Lotions, and More! Church pianist, 91, retires ATHENS, Ga. (UPI) -- A special celebration was held for a 91-year-old member of the Winterville, Ga., Methodist Church, stepping down after 75 years as piano player, members said. The long-time congregant was honored by a special Sunday service and celebration lunch at the Winterville United Methodist Church as part of "Mary Whitehead Day," the Athens (Ga.) Banner-Herald reported. "I think it's awful nice of them to put on a special day for me, and I am going to miss ... Continue Reading... Post a Comment | Share | Print     More Headlines • Wis. Capitol in confusion on lockdown • Iran hints Oly boycott over '2012' logo • 11 sentenced to death in deadly train fire • Trial begins in sweat lodge deaths • Preacher accused of masturbating in public     More News From ArcaMax Current News Entertainment News Business News Sports Political News Weird News Religious News Lifestyles

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