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The article discusses the mediation of conflict between religious institutions. Topics explored include the way religion influences personal values, morals, and behavior of individuals, the need to respect the history of concerned religious communities to gain understanding of the conflict, and the spirituality-based mediation and conflict resolution strategies of religions.

The article discusses the political lobby of the catholic Church in Australia. The author seeks a political home for Catholic values in the light of ongoing child sexual abuse scandals perpetrated by Catholic clergy and the stance of the Catholic community on issues such as gay marriage, euthanasia, and freedom of speech is contrasted with the views of the general public.

The article offers a meditation on Christian prayer in relation to life stages. Topics include the notion of knowing God in relation to springtime, the notion of summer in relation to loving, and the relation of autumn to value rather than self-satisfying pleasure. The relation to prayer to union with God is discussed in light of the end of life.

The article examines the relationship between former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Jews, adapted from the author's book "We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History." It explores how Lincoln's life was viewed as a model for Jewish living, noting that the president was considered by Jews as a man without bigotry and imbued with Jewish values. Efforts by Jewish Americans to memorialize Lincoln and his legacy are also discussed.

The article discusses how U.S. elementary school teachers can help students understand different aspects of diversity through multicultural education, focusing specifically on addressing misconceptions of Islam. According to the author, teachers should explain the common values of Muslims in a way school age children can comprehend. He goes on to discuss how similarities can be made to Christianity and Judaism and why a more accepting view of Islam benefits U.S. national interests.

The article presents the author's insights regarding Catholic education, considering the curriculum's distinctiveness. The author states that Catholic schools offer an educational philosophy which is based on faith, and feature a distinctive religious character. The author suggests that Catholic schools are considered distinctive since its values underpinning the curriculum are based from the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The article discusses the survey on physicians which shows that their religion should not affect how they treat patients. Topics mnetiones include the incompatibility of belief without evidence with scientific sensibilities, the role of religious values in medicine, and the right to withdraw from a system when morals are compromised to meet the society ethics.

The author shares her experience as a student of violinists such as Peter Meremblum, Eudice Shapiro and Jascha Heifetz. She emphasizes the lessons she learned from the Jewish values of Torah that Heifetz lived with during his childhood in Vilna in Lithuania which include Hasidim, Maskilim and Musar. Also discussed are the "Ten Commandments of Jascha Heifetz" based on Torah which include community responsibility, gratitude and dignity.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the secular moment brought by the nonreligious people or nonbelievers. Topics discussed include the growth of the religiously unaffiliated people in the U.S., the need for nonreligious to continue to uphold the importance values, and the notion of a vacuum evoked by former chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks in Great Britain.

The article reports on how clothing is interpreted in the Bible. Topics include the special significance taken by clothing in the story of Joseph and the at Transfiguracion where Jesus appeared in clothing, why modesty is not the locus of biblical teaching on clothing, and the need for Christians to examine the values that are reinforced by fashion.

The article offers the author's insights on Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) pastor team Jeanie Shaw who is thinking about a worshiping community the connect spiritual desire to Presbyterian values. Topics discussed include Shaw has formed the worshiping community Eventide to bring new energy into the church, Shaw's sponsored mission trip to Nicaragua, and the community organizes and leads mission trips for the Presbytery of Sacramento.

In this article, the author talks about teaching teenagers about making good decisions. Topics discussed include parental anxiety over a child's faith, allowing children the freedom to choose their values or the religious values should be forced by parents on their children, and psychological acceptance of religious teaching by child.

The article discusses the importance of forgiveness in Islamic teachings. Topics discussed include examples of Prophet Muhammad forgiving those who have insulted or ridiculed him as written in the Quran, the ways by which Muslims can emulate the Prophet's capacity to forgive and the steps that Muslims should take to deal with calamities and challenges.

The article examines the connection of Christian values with the patriotic themes of freedom and sacrifice during the 200th anniversary of the U.S. national anthem. Topics discussed include efforts by the Catholic Church to instill Christian values into the creation of laws, and reflects on the American flag as a symbol of the shared values of the Church and the State. The author infers that more good would be accomplished if people realize that faith and flag can co-exist in their hearts.

The article offers helpful tips for parents on the proper approach of raising teenagers. These include giving them proper training or Tirmidhi, instilling in them the love of Allah, His Taqwa and His Prophets and teaching them the Quran and Sunnah for inculcating in them Islamic values, morals and manners. It also mentions the importance of being a role model by showing them the proper behavior and praying for their children.

As Catholics, it should be clear from our actions that we are growing in faith due to our regular participation in the Eucharist. • We cannot lead people to Christ if we are not demonstrating Christian values in our own lives. • Being a model of virtue is key, but so is truly walking with people on their own journeys. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents author's personal thoughts on the Jewish values including working together and looking for positivity and to make wise choices.

The article presents the homily taken from the Bible passages, including, about shaking the dust and spiritual war. The topics discussed include the need for Christians to select what they want or what God wants them to follow, the values that Christians should follow, and the challenges and divisions in following the said values. Moreover, it cites situations where Christians need to follow or walk away from friends or families.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue including the promotion of Christian values in Great Britain, secularist and atheist campaigns, and science and culture.

The article discusses aspects of research conducted by Professor Shalom Schwartz of University of Jerusalem on effect religion on personal values in a person. It states that investigations by Mr.Schwartz on data from European Social Survey concluded that there are some between religions and their values including self conformity, tradition and self direction. It mentions that various religious groups including Jews, Protestants and Muslims were compared to see differences due to religion.

The article talks about the Genesis Prize Foundation Award, a Jewish award, being awarded to actor Michael Douglas, for his commitment to Jewish values.

Presents Eid Mubarak greetings from the United Muslim Association. Primary meaning and message of Islam; Information on Eid-ul-Fitr; Values that are supported by the Holy Qur'an.