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Joined January 2011
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Congratulations on surviving the spring semester! We hope you have a wonderful May term.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2019! We wish you luck and many blessings in the new chapter of your journey! You'll do great things.
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See you in McNiell 107 at 7:30 tonight for our Death Panel discussing multiple views on death and reactions to it. We will start with a panel and move into a discussion after.
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Only 2 days left for the Kiya Koda drive! Bring old blankets and towels, dog/cat toys, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and RLC is always collecting Hy-Vee receipts! Help us help the dogs and cats of Indianola by simply dropping off a donation any time day or night!
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...RLC is always collecting Hy-Vee receipts! Help us help the dogs and cats of Indianola by simply dropping off a donation any time day or night!
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This week and next week (22-29) in the chapel, the brothers of Kappa Theta Psi, in partnership with the RLC, will be collecting supplies for the local pet shelter: Kiya Koda. Anything from old blankets and towels, dog/cat toys, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and of course...
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@SimpsonCollege and @simprlc reaffirmed inclusion and diversity on campus following the United Methodist Church's vote against allowing LGBTQ people to serve in the church. ow.ly/e9k630o9Gs0
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Jainism population:
Jainism has around 5 million followers with most residing in India
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Jainism:
The practice of non-violence towards all living beings has led to Jain culture being vegetarian.
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Jainism principles:
Main principles include Non-violence (ahimsa), Many-sided reality (anekāntavāda), and Non-attachment (aparigraha)
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In honor of the Shinto holiday of Setsubun:
May bad luck be banished from your life and from your home. May good luck enter your home and surround you and your family.
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In honor of the Pagan holiday Imbolc:
May the life stirring underground stir new dreams to life in you.May the flames of inspiration and passion be ignited in your soul.
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Population of Christianity in the US:
Approximately 70% of the US population believes in Christianity. This is around 173 million people.
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In honor of the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat:
Chag Sameach! (Happy Holiday) May you have blessed day and may the coming spring bring you many fruits.
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Interfaith wishes a belated Happy Holidays and many blessings to
Zoroastrian for Zarathosht Disco
Scientology for Freedom Day
Shinto for Shogatsu/Gantan-sai
Christian for Epiphany
Rastafarian for Ethiopian Christmas
Sikh for Maghi
Hindu for Makar Sankranti
Shinto for Seijin no Hi
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Interfaith is hosting an event in Dirlam Lounge on Wed Jan 23 from 8-9pm called the Witching hour. We will be discussing witchcraft and magic with witches on campus. Come for this Q&A and informational session. Snack provided!
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In honor of the Baha'i celebration World Religions Day:
May you find understanding and be understood and may you achieve oneness.
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Interfaith is excited to also be looking at Atheism in the month January!
Our first fact on atheism:
Atheism is defined as a lack of belief in the existence of a deity or deities.
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Founding:
Christianity is historically believed to have been founded in first century AD.