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| Religion in the Election, How to Fake a Hindu Guru, and More |
| September 13, 2012 |
Summary: Election roundup: the convention edition, homosexuality in the Mormon Church, and how a fake Hindu guru earned a real following. |
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| Election Roundup: The Convention Edition |
September 13, 2012 |
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"God" made an interesting appearance at the Republican and Democratic Conventions. The word was removed, then reinstated, into the Democrat's official speeches, and Mitt Romney said he hoped every child in American could be wrapped in "God's love." Two of our trustiest religion news analysts reflect on the most notable religion moments in the two conventions.
Kevin Eckstrom, Editor-in-Chief of Religion News Service
Kim Lawton, Managing Editor of Religion and Ethics Newsweekly |
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| Homosexuality in the Mormon Church |
September 13, 2012 |
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Like many other conservative-leaning Christian denominations, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially condemns homosexual acts. Tied into that is the central role of the family, which must include a bond between a man and a woman - and according to Mormon theology, carries on into eternity.
Philip Barlow, professor at Utah State University
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| How a Fake Guru Earned a Real Following |
September 13, 2012 |
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Kumare looks just like you might imagine a Hindu guru. He has long hair, a stringy beard and wears a sarong. But his real name is Vikram Gandhi....and he grew up in New Jersey. Gandhi talks about his documentary, Kumare, in which he impersonates a guru whose message to students is that they don't really need him.
Vikram Gandhi, director and star of the documentary Kumare |
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