“Poll: Majority Believe In Ghosts”
Read a Feb. 11, 2009 CBS News poll that found that nearly half of Americans’ belief in ghosts and the supernatural.
Category: Death
“UFO Is Reported at O’Hare; Feds Are Silent”
Read or listen to an NPR report on the UFO sighting at the O’Hare airport in Nov. of 2006.
“Is it morally right to celebrate bin Laden’s death?”
A CNN article examines the morality of celebrating bin Laden’s demise.
“AAAS: Out-of-body experiences are just the product of a confused mind”
Read a Feb. 18, 2011 Telegraph article that examines the myths behind out-of-body experiences, and scientists claims that the effect can be created using computers and cameras.
“‘USA! USA!’ is the wrong response”
David Sirota, who in 2001 was a congressional staffer and had to flee the U.S. Capitol on 9/11, laments the public jubilation of some Americans at bin Laden’s death.
“New Mideast Turns Away From Terrorist”
The Wall Street Journal describes mixed reactions to Osama bin Laden’s death in the Mideast, particularly among Arabs on the street. One said the death was “good for everyone — for Muslims and Christians.” He added, though, that some view bin Laden sympathetically. “Some people loved him.”
“Are humans hard-wired for faith?”
Read an April 5, 2007 CNN article about the study of the human brain and its relationship and interaction with faith and religion.
“Bin Laden killing poses questions for moral debate”
A May 4, 2011, Catholic News Service story, “Bin Laden killing poses questions for moral debate,” includes comments from a range of experts and sources.
“Angry Birds: Spiritual Life Lessons”
Read an Nov. 4, 2011 Huffington Post article drawing a comparison between the smartphone app Angry Birds and religious lessons.