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Taiwan: The Melding of Modernity and Spirituality

Taiwan: The Melding of Modernity and Spirituality

Small red-roofed temples and golden Buddhas perched on steep mountain slopes are proof of the Taiwanese attachment to veneration of the gods. In cities and towns, people come to pray and seek the hope of a better life, whether Buddhist or Taoist, or even Christian or Aborigines. Ceremonies and processions punctuate the calendar. Giant costumes and [...]
“They know not what they do”

“They know not what they do”

In a rare show of courage and compassion, Kia Scherr, who lost both her husband and daughter at Mumbai’s attack talked about sending out forgiveness and compassion to the attackers. She found strength in Jesus Christ’s words “they know not what they do”. How true! Don’t think these young terrorists know the meaning of this game of death. [...]