Community News http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/ Beliefnet Community News en Copyright 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/imgs/bg_icon.gif Community News http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/ 82 100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Faith-Building Technology? IPods. Cell phones. Electric start buttons for your car. Isn't it hard to believe that 10 years ago most people weren't walking around using these items on a daily basis? How has technology changed your lifestyle or faith since the year 2000? Have daily tasks such as prayer changed at all? Should preachers or religious leaders be allowed to twitter during worship services? Let the Beliefnet Community know what you think!

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Check out more photos from the Black Canyon hike, or read Venice95's journal post about her adventures here. Do you have great photos of your own hikes or other family getaways? Share them in your Beliefnet Community photo gallery.

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One member gives his ideas on how to cut the costs. "Coordinate care through family doctors. This was tried by the insurance companies, through HMOs, and was basically a failure. That being said, it was a failure mostly because it was implemented by the insurance companies."

Another reader writes, "If it was not for my insurance company...I would not be able to afford my health care. The Government needs to insure those who cannot afford their own healthcare."

Share your own ideas or opinions on this hot issue!

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View the gallery for more of shawneefirebird's powwow photos.

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Read this post » ]]> http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/2009/11/let-the-snow-start-falling.html http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/2009/11/let-the-snow-start-falling.html Best Of Beliefnet Member Spotlight Beauty Mother nature Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Photo of the Day: Thanksgiving Fun Beliefnet member mushcat, an artist and photographer, shares her artistic and humorous Thanksgiving vision with us:

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Check out more of mushcat's art in this gallery.

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-- Add your own prayers or thoughts to the recent prayer circle. Do you have a loved one in the hospital? Start a prayer circle of your own.

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Find more inspiring photos by donfofo in his gallery here.

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Take the ordinary and turn it into extraordinary with Cranberry Pear Relish or mouth-watering Golden Garlic Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes. And of course there's always room for the traditional Pumpkin Pie. Be sure to take a look at what tasty treats are being shared on Beliefnet.

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Do you love dogs in costume? Check out more fun photos of dogs all dressed-up here.

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Read this post » ]]> http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/2009/11/a-day-in-the-life-of.html http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/2009/11/a-day-in-the-life-of.html Best Of Beliefnet Member Spotlight Photos Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Photo of the Day: Baby Panda Check out this adorable baby panda photo, shared by member Oddray.

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We're highlighting members' best baby animal photos in this new gallery. Plus, Beliefnet member and editor Rev. Laurie Sue shares a series of baby panda photos here.

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