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Churches come together for National Day of Prayer
Staff WriterJews, Christians and Muslims throughout Imperial Valley came together in song and prayer Thursday for the National Day of Prayer. “Today is about a sense of unity and peace,” said Ahmad Darbeh, imam with the Islamic Center in El Centro,...Tags: U.S. Navy, Judaism, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Belief and Faith
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Faithful gather for fellowship under one roof
Staff WriterAbout 75 adherents of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths gathered under one roof at an interfaith service Saturday to hear leaders of the three faiths talk about the importance of charity. The service, hosted at Temple Beth Jacob in El Centro,...Tags: Israel, Hamas, Judaism, Social Issues, Religion and Belief
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Groups to host Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Staff WriterResidents of all faiths, as well as those who don’t follow a faith, are invited to a multicultural spiritual celebration to give thanks as one at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service set for Saturday at the Beth Jacob Synagogue. Food, prayer,...Tags: Judaism, Music, Entertainment, Holidays, Thanksgiving
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Local group strives for peace through religious tolerance
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterFor the Imperial Valley Interfaith Council, the anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, provides the opportunity to remind the community to embrace and celebrate the diversity of its people. “Interestingly, one of the debates we...Tags: Interreligious Dialogue, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Christianity, Robert J. Lopez, Religion and Belief
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Locals respond to international violence
Staff WriterThe Islamic faith has taken center stage the last couple of weeks following deadly outcry over an anti-Islam video originating from the States. Last week, four people including the U.S. ambassador to Libya died as the U.S. Embassy was attacked there,...Tags: Entertainment, Separation of Church and State, U.S. Embassy, Pakistan, Movies
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Mexicali Muslims find a home
Staff WriterMEXICALI — Curious passers-by often peek in the window of the new Centro Islamico de Mexicali on Michoacan Avenue, just 15 minutes walking distance from the Calexico West Port of Entry, where at least twice a week, the few but faithful Mexicali...Tags: Geography, Mexico, Mexico City, Separation of Church and State, Cancer
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Voice: Killings, film condemned
We, the Muslim community strongly condemn the killing of the American Ambassador Chris Stevens and of the other innocent victims of the violence in Libya and the other regions in the Middle East, and to the families of the victims we send our deepest...Tags: Christopher Stevens, Religion and Belief
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INKED! Living down to expectations via manipulation
We all have our limits, and we all have those people in our lives who know how to lead us past that personal tripwire.They are the button-pushers, the psychological assassins who can bring us to our knees through emotional destruction, triggering pride,...
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Marine reflects on post-attack perceptions of Muslim faith
Staff WriterAli Dahdoul did not tell recruiters he had a religion when he enlisted in the Marines. “I did not want to deal with questions, but I’ll be open if anybody asks,” he said. Dahdoul is Muslim, and like many Americans, he clearly remembers...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, FBI, Manhattan (New York City), The Pentagon, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Iftar event set for tonight
Staff WriterThe Valley Muslim community invites the public to share in its Iftar program which marks the breaking of the fast from the Islamic holy month of Ramadan tonight. Muslims in good health fast between sunrise and sunset during Ramadan. Imperial Valley...Tags: Ramadan, Religion and Belief
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Community members gather for Islamic event
Staff WriterThe Imperial Valley Islamic Center was alive with laughter Friday as community members gathered to share in the center’s Iftar event. The yearly tradition marks the breaking of the fast of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. “This is like our...Tags: Religion and Belief
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Life Out Here: An approach for losers
“Kaffir” is a hate term used by some white people in Africa, particularly in South Africa, for black people. It basically is used the same way the N-word is used here in the United States. Unfortunately, I’m on the e-mailing list for...
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