Monthly Archives: May 2008
Bye, Trinity
By Mark Silk — May 31, 2008
Obama leaves his church. Let’s see what he has to say about the decision tonight.
George v. Pfleger
By Mark Silk — May 31, 2008
What I missed yesterday was the afternoon’s reprimand of Fr. Pfleger by his boss Francis George, the cardinal archbishop of Chicago. Let’s assume, then, that Bill Donohue knew that Pfleger had incurred episcopal displeasure. Is it any more the Catholic League’s business to serve as the hierarchy’s enforcer of ecclesiastical discipline? More interesting, though, is […]
No Comment?
By Mark Silk — May 31, 2008
Not that it’s likely to make a difference, but has anyone asked the Clinton campaign for a reaction to New York Gov. David Paterson’s order that state agencies recognize same-sex marriages performed out of state? Earlier in the campaign, this would have been a subject of considerable media interest, especially after Hillary’s flip-flop on supporting […]
Groups pool resources to help rebuild Gulf Coast
By Tracy Gordon — May 31, 2008
NEW ORLEANS-A diverse group of faith-based organizations has raised $4.5 million for two disaster relief funds that will aid affordable-housing projects, help rebuild small businesses and develop community centers on the Gulf Coast.
Vatican reaffirms excommunication for women priests
By Tracy Gordon — May 31, 2008
VATICAN CITY-The Vatican on Friday (May 30) reaffirmed its longstanding policy that women who seek to become priests, and the bishops who attempt to ordain them, will face excommunication.
Obama `deeply disappointed’ in priest’s remarks at his church
By Tracy Gordon — May 31, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama said he was “deeply disappointed” by remarks made by a Catholic priest speaking at his Chicago church on Sunday (May 25), who said Sen. Hillary Clinton felt she was “entitled” to win the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — May 31, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service Obama `deeply disappointed’ in priest’s remarks at his church (RNS) Sen. Barack Obama said he was “deeply disappointed” by remarks made by a Catholic priest speaking at his Chicago church on Sunday (May 25), who said Sen. Hillary Clinton felt she was “entitled” to win the Democratic nomination for the […]
Some spiritual alternatives to trashy beach reading
By Kristen Campbell — May 31, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) It’s that time of year again when we hit the road and head to the beach, mountains, valleys or maybe just a comfortable chair in climate-controlled environs. As sure as we are to slide sunglasses and stuff T-shirts into duffels, many of us are liable to pack those books […]
Wow. That’s all I’m gonna say.
By Kevin Eckstrom — May 31, 2008
This seems fairly self explanatory. No commentary needed on my part. (I guess I should say that this is Msgr. Jim Lisante of Long Island, “praying” at the New York State Republican Party dinner on Thursday night.) h/t: Politico’s Ben Smith.
Calendar of June/July religious events
By RNS Blog Editor — May 31, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service Note: Holidays that begin at sundown continue through sundown of the next day, unless otherwise noted. (UNDATED) Here is the RNS calendar of major religious holidays, denominational meetings and other events for June and July. It will be updated monthly. June 3-10 Reformed Church in America: General Synod, Holland, Mich. […]
Canadian evangelist claims hundreds of healings in Florida
By Kevin Eckstrom — May 30, 2008
Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley claims that God has used him to supernaturally heal hundreds of people of diseases ranging from glaucoma to diabetes to even cancer.
Tony Blair’s leap of faith
By Kevin Eckstrom — May 30, 2008
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair formally unveiled The Tony Blair Faith Foundation, which, among other things, is dedicated to proving that collaboration among those of different religious faiths can help address some of the world’s most pressing social problems.
Bahrain names Arab world’s first Jewish ambassador
By Kevin Eckstrom — May 30, 2008
Bahrain’s king has appointed a woman believed to be the Arab world’s first Jewish ambassador as the country’s envoy to Washington.
McCain with a garnish of Parsley
By Kevin Eckstrom — May 30, 2008
The Washington Post ran a story Thursday speculating what impact-if any-John McCain’s diss of John Hagee and Rod Parsley will have on evangelical voters in November. Personally, I’m a little skeptical it will have much impact at all, since many of those would-be McCain voters would never vote for Obama (or Clinton) anyway, and six […]
Donohue v. Pfleger
By Mark Silk — May 30, 2008
Bill Donohue, sachem of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, does not lack for partisan chutzpah. In his ongoing war on Barack Obama, he today took after the Illinois senator for his relationship with Fr. Michael Pfleger, last Sunday’s Trinity U.C.C. sermonizer. Here’s a piece of what Donohue had to say: Father Pfleger’s […]
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