Monthly Archives: May 2013
Archbishop Myers Speaks!
By Mark Silk — May 28, 2013
Under cover of the Memorial Day holiday, Newark Archbishop tried to put the Fugee scandal behind him by throwing his vicar general under the bus and blaming "operational failures" and/or "vulnerabilities" for the fact that the "strong protocols" of the archdiocese were not always observed. Right.
Say It Now. Do It Now.
By Jana Riess — May 25, 2013
But there was a piercing sweetness in my grief, a gratitude that I held nothing back in my relationship with my mother. When there was loved be expressed, I said the words. I gave the hug.
Quote of the Day: Mari LaCom of Chatsworth, Calif.
By Ron Ribiat — May 24, 2013
“Our family are evangelical Christians. This is the reason our church will no longer be chartering our troop or have Scout Sundays. What do gay Boy Scouts grow up to be? Gay Boy Scout leaders.” — Mari LaCom of Chatsworth, Calif., after the Boy Scouts of America voted to allow gay boys to be members.
Will there be a ‘mass exodus’ of religious groups from the Scouts?
By Adelle M. Banks — May 24, 2013
(RNS) Now that Boy Scout delegates have taken their long-awaited vote and permitted openly gay Scouts, will there be a mass exodus by religious groups? It depends on who you ask.
Oklahoma Muslims aid in tornado relief in bid to build bridges
By Omar Sacirbey — May 24, 2013
(RNS) Muslim Americans routinely provide emergency aid following natural disasters, but the Oklahoma tornado is special because of the anti-Muslim sentiment in the state. Muslims increased their outreach, convinced that when Oklahomans meet Muslims, prejudices will fade.
Is Pope Francis is a heretic? No, but he does raise questions
By David Gibson — May 24, 2013
(RNS) Is Pope Francis endorsing heresy? It might look that way from headlines that made it seem as though the pontiff had said that everyone – even atheists! – were destined for heaven. What he actually said was boilerplate Catholic doctrine.
Video: Colbert weighs in on Pope’s remarks about atheists
By Sally Morrow — May 24, 2013
Redemption for all: Stephen Colbert professes his faith to a stapler after Pope Francis disappoints him.
Misguided faith healers should go to jail
By Jonathan Merritt — May 24, 2013
What should happen to someone whose religious beliefs result in the death of a child?
Evangelical leaders stand by pastor accused of abuse cover-up
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 24, 2013
(RNS) Several leading evangelical pastors and authors have come to the defense of a pastor accused in a lawsuit for covering up sexual abuse of children.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Boy Scouts and gay ban
By Sally Morrow — May 24, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America has long argued that homosexuality is incompatible with its basic principles. As a private organization, its right to exclude gays was upheld by the Supreme Court a decade ago.
Friday’s Religion News Roundup: Gay scouts * Intermarried rabbis * ‘Save Me’ theology
By Kevin Eckstrom — May 24, 2013
Gays can now be Boy Scouts and -- surprise surprise! -- conservatives aren't happy about it. Should a rabbi be married only to a Jew? And is Anne Heche's new sitcom about God any good?
The Scouts’ threat to church norms
By Mark Silk — May 24, 2013
Yes, the decision by the Boy Scouts to open its doors to gay boys but not to gay men is an awkward compromise, but social progress often proceeds by awkward compromise. The fact is that it is now officially possible to be both openly gay and, in Scouting lingo, "morally...straight." And that's what's got conservative religious leaders' knickers in a twist.
Mormons, Tattoos, and Judgmentalism
By Jana Riess — May 23, 2013
How many times do we need to blame the victim before Mormons as a people realize that judgmentalism is a sin whose wage is death? How many young adults do we need to lose before we admit there is a problem?
Atheists like what they see in Pope Francis’ new openness
By Kimberly Winston — May 23, 2013
(RNS) When Pope Francis said believers and atheists can agree on the goal of doing good, and that even atheists were part of Christ's redemption, atheist leaders say this is the kind of pope they can work with.
Pastor’s tornado tweets stir up a theological debate
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 23, 2013
(RNS) Popular evangelical author and speaker John Piper regularly tweets Bible verses, but two verses tweeted after the Oklahoma tornado struck some as at best insensitive and at worst bad theology.
