Rimsha Blasphemy Dismissed, American Indians And Thanksgiving, Bhagavad Gita In Congress

November 20, 2012 Subscribe · Forward Blasphemy Case Against Christian Teen Dismissed ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A Pakistani court dismissed on Tuesday a blasphemy case against a Christian girl which had drawn international condemnation and concern about the rights of religious minorities in the predominantly Muslim country. Rimsha Masih, believed to be no older than 14, was charged with burning pages of the Koran in August but was granted bail in September after a cleric was detained on suspicion of planting evidence to stir up resentment against Christians. Masih's lawyer, Tahir Naveed, said the Islamabad High Court's decision to throw out the case was based on the fact that no one had seen her burning pages of the Koran.  Continue reading... The Blessing Of (A Neurotic) Family: Genesis 28:10-32:3 Deathbed, The Musical: Faith Shorts Finalist New Congresswoman To Make History With Religious Book Used For Swearing-In Ceremony Revised Statue Of Pope John Paul II Inaugurated In Rome; Artist Oliviero Rainaldi Is 'Pleased' (PHOTOS) Buddhist 'People Of Color Sanghas,' Diversity Efforts Address Conflicts About Race Among Meditators Ancient Tribal Rock Carvings Stolen In Sierra Nevada Pakistan: Blasphemy Case Against Rimsha Masih Dismissed Tulsi Gabbard, First Hindu Elected To Congress, Will Swear In On Bhagavad Gita, Sacred Hindu Text Evangelist Franklin Graham Claims 'Complete Economic Collapse' May Be Needed To Fix America (VIDEO) Pat Robertson: 'Miserable' Atheists Are Trying to 'Steal' Christmas (VIDEO) Buddhist 'People Of Color Sanghas,' Diversity Efforts Address Conflicts About Race Among Meditators DENNIS W. ZOTIGH Do American Indians Celebrate Thanksgiving? Much harm has been done to generations of Indian people by perpetuating negative and harmful images in young minds. Presenting Thanksgiving to children as primarily a happy time trivializes our shared history and teaches a half-truth. Continue reading... NEIL J. YOUNG Is the Mormon Moment Over? It may have been just Romney, not Mormonism, who enjoyed a brief moment. As Mormonism continues to gain in cultural, political and religious relevance, historians may one day be describing a Mormon millennium rather than a moment. Continue reading... SORAYA CHEMALY How Many More Women Like Savita Halappanavar Should We Tolerate? I do not doubt in the least that Cardinal Dolan and the Bishops take their task with the utmost seriousness and compassion. But, ethics are informed by experience and, as such, their ethics will remain fatally flawed and their conclusions fatally unjust. Continue reading... LEVI BEN-SHMUEL Is Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem a Waste of Time? Absolutely Not I know some people say peace in the Middle East is impossible and prayer is a waste of time. Those are not my beliefs. May the vision of peace it represents for all people be realized soon. Continue reading... WILLIAM B. BRADSHAW Remember the Blessings of the First Thanksgiving When you are observing Thanksgiving with your family or friends, take some time to remember the rich history of this very popular holiday, focusing on the blessings of the past year, as has always been the purpose of our Thanksgiving holiday. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.