Monthly Archives: February 2014
Targeted Islamic outreach to Hispanics achieving results
By Ken Chitwood — February 28, 2014
PEARLAND, Texas (RNS) “My conversion was a shock for my family, they thought I rejected Jesus, Mary, my culture,” said Imam Isa Parada, one of the leaders of Islam In Spanish. “My dad thought I was going to be a terrorist.”
Student reverses course on secular club, citing threats
By Kimberly Winston — February 28, 2014
(RNS) A North Carolina high school student who sought to establish a school club for nonbelievers has reversed course after what she and her family have described as harassment and threats.
Frans de Waal on Ken Ham, Richard Dawkins, and morality without religion
By Chris Stedman — February 28, 2014
Dutch primatologist Frans de Waal speaks with RNS about the Bill Nye and Ken Ham creationism debate, "selfish genes," and what humanists can learn from religion.
A married man is ordained a Maronite Catholic priest
By Lilly Fowler — February 28, 2014
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (RNS) The pews were packed Thursday (Feb. 27) as the first married man in the Maronite Catholic Church was ordained into the priesthood in the United States with the blessing of the pope.
Black clergy seek to bridge ‘green’ gap
By Adelle M. Banks — February 28, 2014
(RNS) Although often reluctant to get on board, African-American churches are being encouraged to be more involved in environmental issues from conservation to advocacy.
Quote of the Day: Law Professor Douglas Laycock
By Yonat Shimron — February 28, 2014
“The debate has been captured by utterly intolerant people on both sides. Everybody wants religious liberty for me, and my opponent ground into the dust.” –University of Virginia law professor Douglas Laycock, quoted by The Washington Post about how the current controversy over gay rights and religious freedom in several U.S. states is “creating a […]
REVIEW: Well-intentioned ‘Son of God’ doesn’t go too deep
By Claudia Puig — February 28, 2014
(RNS) “Son of God,” which opens Friday (Feb. 28), takes no real chances, opting for a moderately involving re-telling of an oft-told story.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Oscars
By Laura Turner — February 28, 2014
We are two days away from the greatest day of the year, so today is like December 23rd for kids, or April 18th for pot enthusiasts, or June 12th for people who really love the American flag. The Oscars really are one of my favorite days of the year, and as much as it can […]
Religious liberty vs. civil rights: A balancing act
By Richard Wolf — February 28, 2014
(RNS) While religious liberty remains a "core value" in Arizona, Gov. Jan Brewer said Wednesday, "so is non-discrimination." And therein lies the balancing act that's at the root of several other disputes.
Good for business * Good for love * Good luck: Friday’s roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 28, 2014
Today's top stories and blogs are all about love, change and luck -- and politics, abuse and more.
“Princess Bride” star joins cast of BYUtv series “Granite Flats”
By Jana Riess — February 28, 2014
1980s icons Cary Elwes and Christopher Lloyd have signed on to appear in the Mormon-produced cable series "Granite Flats."
Why boys need better cartoon role models, too
By Rachel Marie Stone — February 28, 2014
We’ve heard it so many times that it almost doesn’t surprise us anymore: girls today relentlessly encounter slimmed-down, sexed-up, and princess-ified role models in the movies and toys they consume. But what about boys?
SonScape Retreats Receives Major Gift
By Religion News LLC — February 28, 2014
Divide, CO (Feb. 28, 2014) – SonScape Retreats, a non-denominational ministry that serves Christian leaders around the world, has received an $8 million gift of property from the Green Foundation. The gift of Whitestone Inn, a four-diamond resort in Tennessee, will help SonScape expand its work in the eastern United States. Founded in 1984 to […]
The business case for religious freedom: Q&A with Brian J. Grim
By Brian Pellot — February 28, 2014
We often hear about religious freedom in the context of human rights and national security. Brian J. Grim, founding president of the new Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, argues that religious freedom is just as important for mom and pop shops and global economies.
Between the rock of religious freedom and the hard place of anti-discrimination
By Mark Silk — February 28, 2014
A survey taken just prior to Gov. Brewer's vetoing of the notorious SB 1062 shows Americans opposing the bill by a margin of 66 percent to 20 percent while at the same time strongly supporting "a private photographer’s right to not photograph a same-sex wedding for religious reasons." What gives?
Page 1 of 22
