Text of Jewish exorcism discovered
(PhysOrg.com) -- A rare - and possibly unique - text describing a Jewish exorcism has been discovered by a scholar of medieval Jewish studies.
Dec 16, 2009
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People praying online are more likely to pray for themselves
People accessing the power of prayer online rather than visiting a church are much more likely to pray for themselves rather than someone they know.
May 09, 2012
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Dirty books reveal secret lives of people living in mediaeval times
(Phys.org) -- They feared illness, were selfish and fell asleep reading late at night, just like us, new research has revealed about our mediaeval ancestors.
Apr 24, 2012
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Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions
Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison sociologist.
Dec 14, 2010
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Cairo's Muslim faithful called to pray on one wavelength
Egypt on Thursday began unifying calls to prayer that ring out five times a day from thousands of minarets across the capital, but the move has been criticised by the men who make the call or azzan.
Aug 12, 2010
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Study finds proximity could be key to success of healing prayer
Findings reported today from a new international study of healing prayer suggest that prayer for another person's healing just might help -- especially if the one praying is physically near the person being prayed for.
Aug 05, 2010
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Prayer increases forgiveness
We have all been guilty of a transgression at one time or another. That's because we're not perfect. We all commit hurtful acts, violate trust, and hope for forgiveness.
Jan 27, 2010
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While shepherds watched their flocks on 'Ilkely Moor'
'While shepherds watched' was the first carol to cross over to the Church of England from the secular, folk tradition and carol singers might be surprised to hear that it used to be commonly sung to the tune 'Cranbrook', ...
Dec 15, 2009
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Sun Dial uses mobile phones to alert Muslims to prayer (w/Video)
Religious technology may seem like an oxymoron, but as more people obtain mobile phones, iPhones and other devices to help them manage their lives, it's only natural that many of them will be using their gadgets ...
Apr 06, 2009
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Indian festivals stream to mobile web worshippers
While devout Hindus wait for up to 90 hours to see their favourite deity at Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's major festivals, others are opting to dodge the queues this year and say a virtual prayer instead.
Sep 23, 2012
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Study finds increase in multi-faith space in UK
A study by the University of Liverpool has found an increasing number of shared spaces for prayer, reflection and meditation, despite the declining popularity of established religion.
Mar 23, 2012
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Prayer on the hospital floor
What happens when the families of sick and dying hospitalized children ask their physicians to pray with them, or for them? How do pediatricians respond to such personal requests? While increasing numbers of physicians say ...
Dec 16, 2009
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New computer techniques to analyze historic Hebrew, Arabic documents under development
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) will combine the scientific and scholarly expertise of their humanities and computer science experts in a new project to analyze degraded Hebrew documents.
Aug 14, 2009
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Teen devises prayer app for iPhone
For eons, people have reached out to the Almighty with prayers and supplications. Soon they might be able to use their iPhones.
Jul 26, 2009
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The power of prayer?
Health and religion have always been intertwined, most obviously through prayer on behalf of the sick. Does intercessory prayer for sick people actually help heal them? For thousands of years some people have believed so. ...
Jun 17, 2009
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