Archive for: religion

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  Students welcome Francis I

  Mar 18, 2013comments

  Sunday marked the first Sunday Mass since the election of the new pope, Francis I. Cathedrals all over the world are buzzing about the new papacy and sending blessings his way. On March 13, Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio became the 266th... read more »

   
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  CU students on religion and college life

  Dec 10, 2012comments

  With a population consisting of students from all over the state of Colorado, the country and the world, a representative of almost every religion and culture can be found on CU’s campus. As a public university, CU does not associate itself... read more »

   
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  Author and scholar Omid Safi adresses prejudice faced by Muslim-Americans

  Nov 6, 2012comments

  Omid Safi, renowned Muslim-American scholar and author, gave a presentation Monday evening in the Fleming Building titled “America and Islam: Rising Beyond the Politics of Fear Post 9/11″, which was hosted by the Department of Religious... read more »

   
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  The myth of Agnosticism: Without a fence to sit on

  Apr 1, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Imagine I were to suggest that there’s a fully-grown African bull elephant, flappy ears resplendent in the... read more »

   
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  The role of reason in religious devotion and skepticism

  Feb 24, 2011comments

  (CU Independent illustration/Kelly Kaoudis) The battle between science and religion has raged everywhere from the courtroom to the classroom. While some CU students hold different ideas about the role of faith and reason, some university philosophers... read more »

   

• Opinion: Am I an American?

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  I am an American. I am also part Afghan, part Persian and a practicing Muslim. I was born here. I have lived in the states my entire life, and I cannot say that I have had too much to complain about. I often feel, however, as if I do not belong... read more »

   

• CU secular students participate in religious activities

  Nov 9, 2010comments

  Did you hear the one about the atheist who went to church? It may sound like a joke, but some CU students are proving that the situation is not inherently ironic. Some CU secular students said they are participating in religious activities for... read more »

   

• Ramadan: How CU students mark the Muslim holy month

  Sep 6, 2010comments

  For CU students, the holy month of Ramadan is a chance to purify and cleanse. Isra Korra, a 19-year-old sophomore biology major at Metro, said for her, Ramadan is about being aware of herself and purifying. “It [Ramadan] is a spiritual cleansing... read more »

   

• Students unite against protesters

  Apr 23, 2010comments

  Signs spoke for the protesters as seven members from the Westboro Baptist Church silently raised sentiments like “God Hates Fags” and “Thank God for IEDs” outside the Hillel student office. [flagallery gid=24 name="Westboro... read more »