Fearless Picks: West Virginia - Syracuse Oct 10, 2009
Their advanced case of dropsy is miraculously cured by the laying on of hands by Rev. Stew and trip to the woodshed by Dr. Mullen. Pick: West Virginia 35-14. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Religion Calendar for the Erie area Oct 10, 2009
- MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH: Healing service with laying on of hands, anointing with oil, Tuesday, 7 p.m., 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville. Call 899-6386 or e-mail. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Local churches gather for Blessing of the Animals Oct 2, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Frank Larisey of Orangeburg's Episcopal Church of the Redeemer says the blessing, performed through a laying on of hands or the sprinkling of holy water, serves at least two purposes in Scripture. "We give thanks to God for the animals and, most importantly, set the animal aside for God's use," Larisey said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
RELIGION CALENDAR Sep 26, 2009
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What is the Mormon Priesthood? Sep 5, 2009
"We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.". How Modern-Day Mormon Priesthood is Conferred. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Aug 12, 2009
The service will include the laying on of hands, a practice that has long been part of the Judeo-Christian tradition. According to Scripture, Jesus Christ practiced the laying on of hands, or healing through touch and prayer ... When he accepted, they decided to invite the public to attend the service and witness the laying on of hands. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Love and regret: A dying dad shares his story - and a lesson (2049) Jul 25, 2009
They said my husband had terminal cancer also, but through prayer by laying on of hands, he is completely healed. The Dr.s are amazed. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jury in Oregon faith-healing trial reports deadlock Jul 21, 2009
The prosecution alleged that the Worthingtons and church members used faith-healing rituals such as the laying on of hands and anointing the girl with olive oil instead of getting her treatment for a case of pneumonia. Doctors said the disease was instigated by a growth on her neck that impeded her breathing and eating since she was 3 months old. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jury now ponders couples fate Jul 17, 2009
The Worthingtons are members of a small, independent church in Oregon City, the Followers of Christ, that uses spiritual healing rituals such as the laying on of hands and shuns conventional medicine. Thirteen days into the trial, the jury got the case late in the day and is expected to begin deliberating Thursday morning. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ore. faith healing trial nearly ready for jury Jul 15, 2009
Worthington and her husband, Carl Brent Worthington, are members of the Followers of Christ, a small church that shuns medical care in favor of prayer and faith healing rituals such as laying on of hands. ADVERTISEMENT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Oregon faith-healing case nearly ready for jury Jul 15, 2009
The Worthingtons are members of the Followers of Christ, an independent church that shuns conventional medicine for spiritual healing practices such as the laying on of hands and anointing the sick with olive oil. The Worthingtons are accused of manslaughter and criminal mistreatment. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Service of healing and wholeness Jul 9, 2009
Thursday 9 July, 2009. The service is Sunday at 6 p.m. The Refuge is located behind the Dairy Queen in Chetek. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Faith-healing trial continues Jul 3, 2009
He described his daughter s final hours as surrounded by prayer, anointment, watered-down wine, fasting and the repeated laying on of hands. Ava s breathing got worse when she was lying down, he said, and visitors kept her stirred up to keep her breathing. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Medical examiner: US girl appeared malnourished Jul 1, 2009
The trial opened on Monday, with the lawyers for her parents saying they thought the girl was getting better as they and other members of the church went through faith healing rituals-such as anointing her with oil and the laying on of hands. After the girl's death, her body was examined by Clackamas County Deputy Medical Examiner Jeffrey Mayer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Manslaughter trial opens for Oregon faith-healing couple Jun 30, 2009
Lawyers for parents charged in the death of their 15-month-old daughter said Monday the couple never thought the child was dying as they and other members of their church went through rituals such as anointing her with oil and the laying on of hands ... That family and friends went through the laying on of hands three times in 24 hours showed they were concerned for her life, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Haggard faces grueling spiritual restoration (2) Jun 26, 2009
DENVER -- There will be prayer, and perhaps the laying on of hands. There will be counseling and a confession. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Center offers retreat for women Mar 21, 2009
For center members, it usually occurred at a seminar and involved the laying on of hands by other spirit-filled people, Olon said. After people have this experience, she said, "the Scriptures become more alive, the liturgy is more alive" for them. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Following the rockfall, Egyptian slum dwellers have little more than hope Mar 20, 2009
Hussein and his four sons had each built his home on public land under Egypt's widespread informal land-holding system, called wadaa yad, or "laying on of hands.". Under that system, they were able to live on government-owned land by paying rent to the local municipality, says Ms. Abbas, and although it lacked the stability of true homeownership, she says, they felt like landowners. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
LETTER: 'Gray areas' exist on many major issues Mar 11, 2009
" I have an iq of 30 so my mother is typing this letter for me. When I was born the doctors told my parents that I would not be like normal children. I have a severe and profound mental disability. When I was less than a year old doctors performed open heart surgery on me so that I could live. My parents could have chosen God's natural way and allowed me to die, but they defied God's will and asked a human to repair my heart. I did live. My mother pureed food for me until I was six. She changed... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Freedom From Religion disputes council prayer Feb 27, 2009
billorights wrote on Feb 25, 2009 7:48 PM:" Do you allow prayers to cause the Council members to pass laws to kill homosexuals, make females submissive to males, make slaves of the children of Ham (black skinned people), require church attendance on Sunday, make swearing a crime, etc. ? Could the prayers condemn Jews, Muslims and Mormons and.....?Where do you advocates of Council prayers draw a line? Can the prayer go on for an hour? Include the "laying on of hands". Reading whole Books of the... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Refuge hosts special service Feb 26, 2009
This gathering involves a teaching on healing from the Bible and an opportunity to receive prayer through the laying on of hands and anointing with oil. The Refuge is located directly behind the Dairy Queen in Chetek. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Oscar outtakes Feb 21, 2009
" Favorite movie moment: Renee: "When Brad Pitt received a 'laying on of hands' at the church revival and walked (in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'). " Val: "The scene between Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman in 'Doubt' was incredible - two great actors at the top of their game. (San Francisco Chronicle)
NEWS IN BRIEF Feb 7, 2009
The Oregon City congregation shuns doctors, hospitals and standard medical care in favor of spiritual healing, such as prayer and the laying on of hands. The Worthingtons are related to fellow church members Jeffrey and Marci Beagley of Oregon City, who face charges of criminally negligent homicide in a separate case, the faith-healing death of their 16-year-old son, Neil. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
