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January 14, 2008
All Creatures Great and Small
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December 19, 2007
Nothing to Sneeze At: Cat Lover's Allergies Miraculously Vanish
How has an animal influenced your faith? Contributors to The Francis Files share their stories. By Theresa Ade Strand, South Africa. Dec. 21, 2007.
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November 29, 2007
The Powerful, Unbreakable Human-Animal Bond
I am starting to believe that if we allow ourselves the silence and grace to listen more carefully beyond the distractions of everyday life; these small miracles will unfold continuously around us, as we become more attuned to the universal energies within which we are all intricately bound.
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November 29, 2007
Dogs: "They Soothe the Soul and Heal the Heart"
Do you have a story to share of how an animal has influenced your faith? Submit your story and we may share it with our readers. The opinions of the authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Humane Society of the United States. By Brenda Robinson Toronto, Ontario. Nov. 29, 2007 When I go out to start my day, if I am feeling down, discouraged and depressed, I am lifted out of this slump when I see a dog walking with its owner down the street. The dog has its head held up, tail wagging, and is walking with enthusiasm and excitement about his day. When I see this, I think, snap out of it, look at that dog???that is how I should be approaching my day. Excited, with enthusiasm for my day ahead of me. When they pass another dog on the street, they are excited to see them and to stop and greet them. Another lesson for me on how I should relate to others.
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November 29, 2007
Soul Searching: From Roman Catholic to Humanist
I have been a companion animal veterinarian for more than 20 years and a practicing Roman Catholic for most of my life until about five years ago.
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November 14, 2007
A Call to Combat Animal Suffering; One Woman Explores Her Journey
Do your views about animals influence your faith? Or has your faith influenced how you view animals and animal protection issues? Contributors to The Francis Files share their stories. Jessica Martin lives in Glen Allen, Virginia with her husband, two children and beloved dog Coal. Nov. 18, 2008
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October 31, 2007
Pigs: "They Are Pure Joy"
How has an animal influenced your faith? Contributors to The Francis Files share their stories.
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October 2, 2007
Bishop Speaks Out Against Cockfighting
Bishop William W. Hutchinson of The United Methodist Church in Louisiana joins others in support of SB 39, the ban of cockfighting.
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October 2, 2007
Animals and Religion: Food, Farming and Faith
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October 2, 2007
The Francis Files
Share a story of how an animal has influenced your faith.
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July 20, 2007
Bishop Speaks Out Against Cockfighting
Bishop William Hutchinson of the United Methodist Church supports SB 39 to ban cockfighting.
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July 19, 2007
Animals and Religion
The Animals and Religion program engages religious institutions and individuals in critical animal protection issues.
