Unificationism

PASSINGS: Fyodor Khitruk, James R. Whelan, Arthur Chaskalson

2012-12-05 00:16:00

Fyodor Khitruk Animated Soviet version of 'Winnie the Pooh' Fyodor Khitruk, 95, a prominent Russian animator and director who created the Soviet Union's cartoon version of A.A. Milne's classic Winnie the Pooh stories, died Monday in Moscow,...

Sun Myung Moon dies at 92; led controversial Unification Church

2012-09-03 00:00:00

The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the self-proclaimed Messiah from South Korea who led the Unification Church, one of the most controversial religious movements to sweep America in the 1970s, has died. He was 92. Moon, who had been hospitalized with pneumonia...

I am not a Moonie

2012-02-26 16:37:26

Jerry Brown takes on Washington Times reporter

2012-02-26 16:39:32

Frederick E. Sontag dies at 84; Pomona College philosophy professor

2009-06-20 00:00:00

Frederick E. Sontag, a professor of philosophy and venerated mentor to three generations of students at Pomona College, where he made headlines nine years ago for forgiving a mentally ill student who had stabbed him in the neck, died Sunday at Pilgrim...

'The City & The City' by China Miéville

2009-05-25 00:00:00

If Philip K. Dick and Raymond Chandler's love child were raised by Franz Kafka, the writing that emerged might resemble China Mi�ville's new novel, "The City & the City." Mi�ville is one of our most talented fabulists, and his work roams boldly across...

Persecution of Baha'is continues in Iran

2013-05-12 00:00:00

It is early dawn and no one in the household is awake. There is a loud pounding on the door and voices demand to be let in. The father goes to the door and government officials storm in and begin rummaging through the family's belongings, searching...

Lewiston Strong builds unity within diversity

2013-05-14 04:24:03

Blake Street fire, April 29 105 Blake St. Units: 9 (under eviction notice; set to be auctioned May 22) 172 Bates St. Units: 12 82 Pine St. Units: 9 Pierce Street fire, May 3 149 Bartlett St. Units: 9 110 Pierce St. Units: 10 114...

Religion in Brief for April 27, 2013

2013-04-27 02:14:02

LDS stake conference The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have a special stake conference from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 28 at the Platte City stake building, 2700 Ensign Drive in Platte City, Mo. There will be a visiting general...

United Nations vote puts spotlight on religious persecution in Iran

2013-03-22 07:15:00

Members of the Baha'i faith throughout the world are heartened by the news that the United Nations Human Rights Council has voted in favor of investigation into human rights issues and religious persecution in Iran. Ahmed Shaheed, a UN investigator,...

Beggars, Inc.?

2013-03-19 16:33:34

Around Town: Christmas around the world

2012-12-26 10:17:00

Old World Village held the 11th annual International Celebration of Christmas and live Nativity play on Dec. 2. The money raised from proceeds and donations will benefit World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization. Bell choir "Beach City...

The Israeli coast from Tel Aviv to the border of Lebanon is dotted with interesting sights. The thriving city of Haifa is home to the main temple of the Baha'i Faith. Its founder, Baha'u'llah, is buried in Israel.

2013-04-30 20:34:21

The self-proclaimed Messiah from South Korea led the Unification Church, one of the most controversial religious movements to sweep America in the 1970s. Moon's unorthodox movement was labeled a cult and featured mass marriage ceremonies. He was 92.

2012-09-04 13:40:43

Heungkook "HK" Stephens was not allowed to date, so the idea of partnering with a girl at the middle school dance was downright mortifying. He was still a kid, however, and he still wanted to look cool. So he decided to breakdance instead.

2012-04-11 00:00:00