Ashley Pierce is a political science freshman and Mustang Daily conservative columnist. A few Christmases ago in Santa Monica, Calif., a group of atheists became offended (how they love that word) […]
Tag: religion
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Good without God? religious discussion fills Chumash
Whether they had atheist, theist or curious minds, hundreds of students filled Chumash Auditorium last week for a religious forum. SLO Cru, formerly known as SLO Crusade, sponsored the Veritas […]
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BLOG: Complexities of religion in the media
I spent more than a week talking to people who follow different faiths and hold different spiritual beliefs. It was all part of the interviewing process in preparation for my […]
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Local doctor discusses new religion Thursday
Dr. Lisa Molin is a fourth generation follower of the Baha’i Faith and will speak about the history, beliefs and teachings of the religion.
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Clergymen discuss faith and health care
A reverend and a rabbi discussed how their religious views agreed or clashed with health care reform before a small crowd in Philips Hall of the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center on April 14.
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Cal Poly professor writes book on Native American symbolism in Catholicism
Cal Poly Ethnic Studies Assistant Professor Kathleen Martin co-wrote and edited a book on the use of Native American symbolism and traditions within the Catholic Church.
Posted inArts, Multimedia
Tibetan Buddhist monks destroy mandala
The sand mandala located at Cal Poly was destroyed on Friday in a closing ceremony performing by visiting Tibetan Buddhist monks.
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Tibetan Buddhist Monks visit Cal Poly to create unique art
Tibetan Buddhist monks will create a sand-painted mandala and perform sacred music and dances this week. San Luis Obispo is hosting the monks as they travel the world with The Mystic Arts of Tibet tour.
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Trappist monks carry on brewing tradition
Trappists live by the rule of St. Benedict which says “for then are they monks in truth, if they live by the work of their hands.” So all Trappist monasteries survive not by asking for donations, but producing goods that they sell. Of the nearly 170 Trappist monasteries worldwide, only seven produce beer. The best-known Trappist beer in America is probably Chimay.
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Republican camp dwindling as moderates walk to Dems
The emerging Republican Party is all or nothing, and as a result we should expect more moderate Republican politicians and free thinkers to begin changing the letter after their names too.
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Why I’m a scientist and a skeptic
I am a scientist because I care about finding what is true, and not what makes me feel happy or comfortable. I am an engineer to design sustainable solutions so that the intelligence which began here may continue as long as possible. I am a skeptic to protect myself and fellow humans from bad people.