Theres more than a hint of condescending antigun satire to the quiz but its a generally worthwhile exercise. By jane lampman, writer of the christian science monitor. Newspaper article the christian science monitor newsweekly shepherds religion onto tv. Your subscription to the christian science monitor. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily. She answered, they have not, if by that term is meant doctrinal beliefs science and health with key to the scriptures, pp. Eddy claimed a miraculous healing after reading the bible story of the paralytic this eventually would sprout into the beginning of christian science age of enlightenment 1718th century emphasis on the human mind and the ability of reason. The christian science monitor refused to hire feld. Christian science monitor is america beginning to accept atheists. For the first time, the us is pursuing a case of female genital mutilation. Sometimes, we call things boring simply because they lie outside the box we are currently in. You can renew your subscription or continue to use the site without a subscription. Take our quiz christian science monitor science 201.
Michigan fgm case could test bounds of religious liberty christian. Christian science monitor quiz ok all you creationists out there. The christian science monitor is an independent global news organization. She did provide a few tenetsor key pointsthat briefly summarize the teachings of christian science. Its original print edition was established in 1908 at the urging of mary baker eddy, founder of the church, as a protest against the sensationalism of the popular press.
The neocon quiz from the christian science monitor ign. If you were to come up with a punchline to a joke about the monitor, that would probably be it. The christian science monitor csm is a nonprofit news organization that publishes daily articles in electronic format as well as a weekly print edition. The biggest difference between the two lies in the fact that christian science is a branch of christianity. The sunday school curriculum is centered around the study of the bible and the christian science textbook, science and health with key to the scriptures, written by the founder of the religion mary baker eddy.
Mary baker eddy, author of science and health with key to the scriptures, is considered the founder of the christian science religious faith. Take our quiz on all things roman catholic to test your. Newspaper article the christian science monitor benedict xvi will test religion s redblue divide. Test your knowledge of all bowl games, from tampa to tempe, with our quiz. Mikey weinstein covered in christian science monitor this country was founded on a very critical principle the founding framers looked at the horrors that occurred throughout history by mixing religion and war, and they said, were going to. The cover of the christian science monitor for april 26, 2009. In the case, the courts will weigh a religious minoritys rights against the. The monitor was founded in 1908 as an alternative to the yellow.
The younger classes are taught the ten commandments, the lords prayer and the sermon on the mount, along with many other bible stories. Campolo is now the humanist chaplain at the university of cincinnati in ohio and a community builder for selfdescribed religious humanists. Your subscription to the christian science monitor has expired. The christian science monitor has won seven pulitzer prizes and more than a dozen overseas press club awards. Newspaper article the christian science monitor hardline prohindu rhetoric colors indian elections. Although the name contains the words christian science, the news reporting is generally not religious and those that are religious in nature are clearly labeled. The christian science monitor an independent daily newspaper providing context and clarity on national and international news, peoples and cultures, and social trends. Christian science is a christian denomination based on the bible. Mary baker eddy, the founder of christian science, was asked if christian scientists had a religious creed. The 2020 summer internship program will run 11 weeks, from may 26august 7. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. In the history of religion, christian science is a small movement, but it has had significance out of proportion to its size. My work in kenya, for example, was heavily influenced by a christian science monitor article i had forced myself to read 10 years earlier. You say that you can speak to actual science language when we talk about the subject.
Again, eddy insisted, despite a lot of opposition, that the words christian science should be in the papers name. Christian science monitor is america beginning to accept. In addition, the official leadership of both religions like that of. Religion has grabbed a high profile in this political season a sure sign of its place in. Over its centurylong history, the monitor has won 7. Hardline prohindu rhetoric colors indian elections. About christian science monitor the christian science monitor was founded in 1908 by mary baker eddy, who was also the founder of the first church of christ, scientist. The paper insists that it does not propagate the christian science religion. Ive long been impressed with how the christian science monitor manages to ferret out hidden trends and do a great job on complex, hardtonaildown topics if you want to see a perfect example of this, check out the monitor s latest story on how poisonous the atmosphere in college campus has become for the typical conservative student, especially religions and moral conservatives.
Demonstrators hold up mobile phone lights as they form a human chain at the peak, a tourist spot in hong kong, sept. Somalilands sportswomen are breaking tape and barriers. This is a nice science quiz that you should learn from while taking it unless you are extremely knowledgeable already and know every answer it is multiple choice, and even on some i got right, i wasnt completely sure between two choices for example what is the heaviest noble gas. To grow the youth vote, republicans face a challenge in keeping religious conservatives on board while. Organized religion this summer ranked fourth among 15 american institutions in the degree of public confidence it inspired. The christian science ethos was an important thread in the soft establishment of generic protestantism in mid20th century american civil religion, which arguably peaked in the weekly ecumenical worship services held at the nixon white house led by christian science aides.
Question 8 is deliberately poorly worded to lead you to choose the wrong answer. Newsweekly shepherds religion onto tv by jane lampman. The newspaper said they only hired those who were of the christian science religion, unless there is no one else who is qualified for the position. Atheists and agnostics, jews and mormons are among the highestscoring groups in a 32question survey of religious knowledge by the pew. They are mostly known for their rejection of mainstream medicine, preferring prayer and repentance as a method for curing diseases. It is one of several lasting movements from 19thcentury america and reflects the interest of many religious groups in the revitalization of primitive christianity. Though founded by a devout believer, the paper is not religious media itself, except for the daily religious article its founder requested. She also founded the newspaper, the christian science monitor. Its core beliefs spring from the bible and from jesus teachings. Europes test of tolerance over muslim influx by the. This quiz will test your basic scientific literacy.
The life and teachings of christ jesus are central. As we know now, these were both deeply flawed people. The christian science monitor is daring readers to test their knowledge of the second amendment. On the other hand, scientology is a movement that places the individual at the center. The christian science monitor refused to hire feldstein because he was not a christian scientist. Christian science, religious denomination founded in the united states in 1879 by mary baker eddy 18211910, author of the book that contains the definitive statement of its teaching, science and health with key to the scriptures 1875. Protestrelated activities are expected to continue as chinese people celebrate. Schindler, the quiz s author, is a young journalist, a brown university student majoring in middle east studies who is working as a news intern at the monitor s web desk. Atheists and agnostics, jews and mormons are among the highestscoring groups in a 32question survey of religious knowledge by the pew forum on religion and public life. The closest similarity is that they were both founded by highly charismatic individuals. Christian science monitor scientific literacy quiz. Take our quiz you may have an opinion on climate change, evolution education, stemcell research, and science funding. Christian science monitor details how conservatives are. Its motive is to injure no man, but to bless all mankind.
Voting takes place today in gujarat state, considered a test case for religious violence by scott baldauf writer of the christian science monitor. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In us, atheists know religion better than believers. The neocon quiz from the christian science monitor discussion in acfriends started by legacyaccount, may 10, 2005. The christian science monitor, american daily online newspaper that is published under the auspices of the church of christ, scientist. Hopefully, the christian science monitor s editorial oversight extends even to interns writing quizzes writing for the web desk. On average, americans got 16 of the 32 questions correct. Why religion still matters christian science monitor.
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