http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/ tag:newsweek.washingtonpost.com,2008:/onfaith/findingfaith//526 Sun, 04 May 2008 09:20:42 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/05/the_spiritual_lives_of_whales.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/05/the_spiritual_lives_of_whales.html Sun, 04 May 2008 09:20:42 -0500 The condition of a hunter’s spirit, according to Andrew, is as important, or more important, than anything else, including his tools. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/the_missionary_life.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/the_missionary_life.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:21:16 -0500 Homosexuality, a huge issue for the Episcopal church in general, is not even on the radar screen in an Alaskan village like Kivalina. The issue in remote areas is primarily financial. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/a_living_thing.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/a_living_thing.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:36:45 -0500 To me, the Arctic ice looked inhospitable, dangerous even. To the villagers, the ice is a living, spiritual thing. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/faith_above_the_arctic_circle.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/faith_above_the_arctic_circle.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:43:08 -0500 Christy McKerney | Being in Alaska is a spiritual experience. Getting there through high winds, shivering planes and icy runways is, too. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/a_daily_walk.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/a_daily_walk.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:35:01 -0500 Melanie Titus says she isn't 'a full-blown Christian,' but she's trying to get closer one daily step at a time. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/faith_holds_us_up.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/faith_holds_us_up.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:13:48 -0500 Christy McKerney | Faith in Minto, Alaska, is a charismatic faith of miracles, new rebirth and prophesy -- “gifts of the holy spirit” that bring strength and hope. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/one_village_under_god.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/04/one_village_under_god.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:04:17 -0500 Christy McKerney | In the Alaskan wilderness, spirituality and necessity inspire an Episcopal and a Pentecostal church to worship under one roof. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/la_casa_del_jesus.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/la_casa_del_jesus.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:15:19 -0500 The cultures may be different. But Dolores said faith is not much different in America than it is in Mexico. If you believe in God, she added, it’s the same everywhere. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/helping_her_people.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/helping_her_people.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:48:10 -0500 Marina Ocampo came to America as a new bride. She stayed to help others. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/steinbeck_country.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/steinbeck_country.html Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:44:37 -0500 Christy McKerney | Sister Lydia's view of immigration: “If we recognize one another as having God present in each other, why should it matter where this other person’s come from?” Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/caring_for_immigrants_part_of.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/caring_for_immigrants_part_of.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:12:53 -0500 Christy McKerney | For Rev. Joseph Leon, the work of the Christian faithful is to minister spiritually and practically to those in need -- including illegal immigrants. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/old_and_new.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/old_and_new.html Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:55:07 -0500 What is it about an inspirational God-is-Good-You-are-Good message that strikes a chord with Americans? Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/voting_the_bible.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/voting_the_bible.html Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:45:41 -0500 Weste is an example of how religion and politics mix in the public square. Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/largest_church_in_america.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/largest_church_in_america.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:22:05 -0500 Thousands who flock to Joel Osteen's megachurch hear they are "destined to win" and "victors not victims." Who can resist such a positive prophecy? Christy McKerney http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/an_equal_playing_field.html http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/findingfaith/2008/03/an_equal_playing_field.html Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:05:19 -0500 The economy and the war are the main issues for Collins, who says she likes her candidates to practice the Christian guidelines of “do unto others” as you would like to have done to you. Christy McKerney