Monthly Archives: December 2012
In 2012, the rise of a new religious America
By Charles C. Haynes — December 31, 2012
Religious diversity has long been part of the American landscape. But in 2012, religious minorities became newly visible and vocal in a society historically dominated by the symbols, values and leaders of the Protestant faith.
Photo Slideshow: Methodist Megachurch Service
By Sally Morrow — December 31, 2012
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MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH MOURNS THE PASSING OF DR. ARTHUR CALIANDRO
By Religion News LLC — December 31, 2012
Former Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City Passes away at Age 79 The entire Marble Collegiate Church community mourns the passing of Dr. Arthur Caliandro. Dr. Caliandro served as Senior Minister of the prominent church from 1984 to 2009. He passed away peacefully on December 30, 2012. In the fall of […]
Police recover stolen Bible after church’s string of bad luck
By Denise Hollinshed — December 31, 2012
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (RNS) A scruffy-looking man walked up and down St. Louis’ antiques row trying to peddle an old Bible to store owners, but several thought something was amiss. By Denise Hollinshed / The Post-Dispatch.
Russell Moore: Why adoption is a ‘pro-life’ policy for evangelicals
By Adelle M. Banks — December 31, 2012
(RNS) Russell Moore, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, talked about why he has focused on adoption as a personal cause and a movement for evangelical Christians. By Adelle M. Banks.
Quote of the Day: Efraim Zuroff, Israel director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center
By Ron Ribiat — December 31, 2012
(RNS) “As far as the Jews were concerned, Hitler’s only ‘prayer’ was that they be wiped off the face of the earth.” — Efraim Zuroff, Israel direct of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, commenting on a statue of a Adolf Hitler praying on his knees that is on display in the former Warsaw ghetto where many […]
Stoller Foundation begins operations to support spiritual development in people world-wide
By Religion News LLC — December 31, 2012
HOUSTON, TEXAS — The Stoller Foundation (www.stollerfoundation.org) is a Christian grantmaking entity with a mission to transform lives and communities through innovative and effective philanthropy. Embracing the philosophy that everybody can become an everyday philanthropist, the foundation serves as a conduit for support to organizations that are not dependent on the government. “We hope to […]
In 2012, the rise of a new religious America
By Charles C. Haynes — December 28, 2012
The seven most provocative religious videos of 2012
By Daniel Burke — December 27, 2012
2012 might be dubbed the Year of YouTube - and that's especially true on the religion beat. Religious videos sparked international riots, stirred up the U.S. presidential campaign and called young believers to the front lines in battles over homosexuality and church culture. Here are seven religious videos that made news in 2012.
Jesus the Jew, Jesus the Palestinian
By Omid Safi — December 24, 2012
Jesus was Jewish, and Jesus was Palestinian. Both of these aspects are missing from today's Christmas celebration.
The shepherds in their fields abiding: the Christmas message of the KJV
By David Steinmetz — December 23, 2012
If there is a Christmas message in the story of the King James Version of the Bible, it is that unlikely origins do not preclude satisfying endings. It was a demonstration of the theological conclusion that the wisdom of God, which often transforms what appears to be sheer folly into something wonderfully wise, has done it again.
Ask the Experts: Christmas Questions Edition
By Daniel Burke — December 23, 2012
(RNS) Why do some Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7? Was it an inn or a ancestral home that rejected the Holy Family? And did department stores invent many of our Christmas traditions? Find out in Ask the Experts, a new feature from RNS.
The Rev. Jim Winkler, general secretary of the United Methodist Church’s public policy arm.
By Ron Ribiat — December 21, 2012
“I could tell there was this real need, real hunger, at least in my denomination, for there to be some response that is not only prayers and expressions of sadness, but also a call to action,” — The Rev. Jim Winkler, general secretary of the United Methodist Church’s public policy arm, the General Board of Church […]
Truck driver pleads guilty to setting Ohio mosque on fire
By David Yonke — December 21, 2012
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) An Indiana man who said he gets all his information about Islam from talk radio and Fox News has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a mosque in September, but local Muslims voiced concern there may be more people like him out there. By David Yonke.
COMMENTARY: My top 10 picks for 2012
By A. James Rudin — December 21, 2012
(RNS) Here are my Top 10 picks for the biggest religion stories of 2012. By A. James Rudin.
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