Source: Democrat and Chronicle

http://www.rochesterdandc.com/news/7K2259G_religous_news.shtml

On October 12, 2003 Democrat and Chronicle published the results of the International Global Religion poll, a joint effort of University of Rochester’s department of religion and classics and Utica-based polling firm Zogby International. Pollsters questioned people in 12 religious communities in seven nations. Among the key findings: "Most worshippers,...

Source: Newsday

http://www.newsday.com/mynews/ny-h3488559oct12,0,1773668.story

On October 12, 2003 Newsday reported that Rajinderjit Singh,an advocate for Sikh women such as herself and a gently outspoken activist for multifaith education, will be one of three recipients of the 2003 Faith Fellowship Award presented by the Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship. The Glen Head grandmother became became a founding board member and Sikh representative...

Source: The Arizona Republic

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Source: Star-Telegram

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/living/religion/6980793.htm

On October 11, 2003 Star-Telegram reported that teens are following a nationwide trend of embracing meditation as a way to fight stress. The heightened interest in meditation by teens may be linked to the fact that the practice has achieved mainstream "hip status." According to author and meditation instructor Diana Winston, meditation can help teenagers fight eating disorders and quit...

Source: The Dallas Morning News

http://www.dallasnews.com/religion/stories/101103dnrelinnov.c88c9.html

On October 10, 2003 The Dallas Morning News reported on Soheila Zandi of Mansfield, a member of the Bahá'í faith who "organizes monthly neighborhood 'devotional gatherings' at her home in Mansfield as well as in others' homes in Fort Worth, Southlake, Colleyville and Lewisville. For the gatherings, Ms. Zandi invites people of all ages and faith...

Source: Michigan Daily

http://www.michigandaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/10/09/3f84e5ffa79a2

On October 9, 2003 Michigan Daily reported that the University of Michigan's Second Annual Conference on the Diversity of Religious Thought "brought together representatives of five different faiths - Roman Catholicism, Reformed Christianity, Conservative Judaism, Islam and Tibetan Buddhism - in a panel discussion to discuss their religions' views of...

Source: Worldwide Faith News

http://www.wfn.org/2003/10/msg00076.html

On October 7, 2003 Worldwide Faith News posted an Episcopal News Service article that reported, "Christians and Muslims are back on track discussing the 'heavenly religions,' as the Sunni Muslim leader put it. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams played a key role in reestablishing the dialogue that was disrupted in the wake of the election of Gene Robinson, an openly gay man living in a committed...

Source: El Diario

http://www.indypressny.org/article.php3?ArticleID=1096

On October 7, 2003 El Diario reported that "New York City welcomed thousands of immigrants who arrived from different parts of the United States on October 4 along with the Freedom Ride, a group advocating for a reform of immigration laws. " The event in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens was supported by the Cardinal of New York, Edward Egan, and the recently installed Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas...

Source: Alameda Times-Star

http://www.timesstar.com/Stories/0,1413,125%257E1549%257E1679937,00.html

On October 7, 2003 Alameda Times-Star took the Jewish Festival of Yom Kippur as an occasion to describe the ritual of fasting in many religions. The article notes that "fasting has traditionally had a part in many religious traditions... Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints fast on the first Sunday of every month. Muslims fast...

Source: The Philadelphia Enquirer

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6949341.htm

On October 7, 2003 The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that "a Muslim group that ran into heavy opposition to its proposed construction of a mosque has found new allies. Some members of Christian denominations are working in area churches to build support for the Voorhees project. Lori Volpe, a Voorhees resident, said yesterday that the Coalition for Multi-Faith Democracy...

Source: Indo-Asian News Service

Source: The New York Times

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1002/p02s01-uspo.html

On October 2, 2003 The Christian Science Monitor reported that "some 900 travelers are criss-crossing the country in 18 buses advocating for reforms, including the controversial legalization of workers in the US illegally." Calling themselves the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride, the workers' journey includes rallies and prayer vigils, and comes as the nation continues to grapple...

Source: RedandBlack.com

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On October 2, 2003, Red and Black.com, the website of the student newspaper of the University of Georgia, ran an article on a fund-raiser held by the university's Pakistani Student Association (PSA) to help members of the Islamic Center of Savannah after a fire destroyed their mosque: "Approximately 250 people of different ethnicities and religious backgrounds showed their solidarity as they came together to help a religious group in...

Source: The Associated Press

http://pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1065051252142820.xml

On October 1, 2003 The Associated Press reported that "diversity tours" highlighting the religious patchwork of Houston neighborhoods have been drawing large crowds. Organized by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors' Bureau, among the $30 tour's highlights are a Buddhist temple, mariachi church services, and the city's oldest Jewish...