Tag archive for ‘Islam’
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Local mosque to hold open house on 9-11
In a bold move to dispel ignorance and hostility against their faith, Bakersfield Muslims are inviting the greater community to visit a local mosque and learn about Islam on Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Explore the big questions of ‘Life, Death … and Thereafter’
During the 40-day spiritual journey of Lent, Emmanuel Lutheran Church is inviting representatives from five world religions to explore questions of life, death and beyond. The series is open to the public every Wednesday night through March 24.
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One man loses, another gains religion through reporting
Former Bakersfield Californian religion reporter Louis Medina shares his insights on a visit this week by another former religion reporter, William Lobdell, author of “Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America — and Found Unexpected Peace.” Read how Medina experienced the opposite in Bakersfield — he found more of God.
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Interfaith conference celebrates Gandhi
Speakers representing Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism share a spirit of unity and religious tolerance at Bakersfield College.
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Arvin’s Mosque of Peace
Small Muslim community makes a home among mostly Hispanic neighbors, and worships in a converted taco stand.
