2009年1月19日星期一

Yahoo! News: Religion News

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Religion News

Front page inaugural history: They liked Ike (AP)

Posted: 19 Jan 2009 03:37 AM CST

In this Jan. 20, 1953 file photo, Dwight D. Eisenhower is inaugurated as President as U.S. Chief Justice Fred Vinson administers the oath of office during the ceremony in Washington.  Richard Nixon, the new U.S. Vice President is standing on the right.  (AP Photo)AP - Dwight D. Eisenhower opened his inaugural speech with "a little private prayer of my own," an unusual, even intimate prelude to remarks that sketched the nuclear-tinged dangers of the time in stark terms and before a vast audience.


Obamas, Bidens enjoy Lincoln Memorial concert (AP)

Posted: 19 Jan 2009 01:16 AM CST

President-elect Barack Obama's daughters Malia Obama, 10, and Sasha Obama, 7, take their seats before 'We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial' in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - Under the gaze of Abraham Lincoln's statue, Bruce Springsteen and a red-robed gospel choir kicked off a spirited preinaugural concert Sunday before tens of thousands on the National Mall.


Around the world, atheists hit road to knock down God (AFP)

Posted: 19 Jan 2009 12:07 AM CST

An artists impression of a London bus with the slogan 'There's probably no God. Stop worrying and enjoy your life'(AFP/File/R. Longmuir/Atheistcampaign.Org)AFP - An atheist drive to persuade people that God doesn't exist is catching on in a surprising fashion -- on the sides of buses in a growing number of countries around the world.


On historic steps, Obama's rise celebrated in song (AP)

Posted: 18 Jan 2009 10:31 PM CST

Standing behind bulletproof glass, President-elect Barack Obama closes his eyes as he listens to the entertainment during the ' We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial' in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. At right is his wife, Michelle Obama(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Under the gaze of Abraham Lincoln's imposing statue, Bruce Springsteen belted out "Come on up for the rising," a martial band right below him, a gospel choir right behind him. Flags were everywhere.


Church roof collapse kills at least seven Brazil (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Jan 2009 10:07 PM CST

The collapsed roof of Renascer church is seen in Sao Paulo January 18, 2009. The roof caved in after a religious service on Sunday evening, killing seven people and injuring dozens more, according to local media reports. (Agencia Globo/Reuters)Reuters - At least seven people were killed and more than 50 were injured on Sunday after the ceiling of an evangelical church in Sao Paulo, Brazil's biggest city, collapsed, fire officials said.


Obama honors war dead at Arlington, attends church (AP)

Posted: 18 Jan 2009 01:43 PM CST

President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - Barack Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Sunday, somberly pausing to honor America's war heroes in the midst of a mostly festive weekend prelude to taking on the presidency.


Biden worships at church JFK attended (AP)

Posted: 18 Jan 2009 01:19 PM CST

AP - Vice President-elect Joe Biden worshipped and received communion Sunday at the same Roman Catholic church President John F. Kennedy attended just hours before his inauguration.

War, economy, open house to fill Obama's first day (AP)

Posted: 18 Jan 2009 06:21 AM CST

President-elect Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are seen on their train en route to Wilmington, Del., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Pool, Chang W. Lee)AP - Although he may not get to bed before 3 a.m., Barack Obama plans to make his first full day as president a jam-packed affair of prayer, diplomacy, war discussions and welcoming hundreds of visitors to the White House.


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