Monthly Archives: March 2014
Why some Muslim countries won’t screen ‘Noah’
By Omar Sacirbey — March 31, 2014
(RNS) Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia are among the countries that banned the movie "Noah." But aside from Muhammad, the prohibition on portraying other prophets is neither in the Quran nor the hadith.
Hobby Lobby’s Green family meets with Pope Francis
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 31, 2014
(RNS) Pope Francis asked members of the Green family how their Supreme Court fight against President Obama's contraception mandate was progressing, a spokeswoman said.
Vatican official sees more cooperation after “warm” Francis-Obama meeting
By David Gibson — March 31, 2014
The Vatican’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva saw a "common path" with the White House on social justice issues and "a way forward, a compromise, a solution" on culture war topics after "cordial" meeting
Quote of the Day: Carroll County (Md.) Commissioner Robin Frazier
By Ron Ribiat — March 31, 2014
“I am willing to go to jail. If we cease to believe our rights came from God, we cease to be America. And we’ve been told to ‘be careful,’ but we’re going to be careful all the way to communism and I say no to this ruling.” — Robin Frazier, a commissioner in Carroll County, Md., […]
The tao of Louis CK
By Laura Turner — March 31, 2014
On SNL this weekend, Louis CK asked how we can be sure that God doesn't exist. Have we looked everywhere?
Newark Archdiocese yet to pay taxes in monument business
By Mark Mueller — March 31, 2014
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) The Archdiocese of Newark in recent years quietly entered the headstone and mausoleum business, a lucrative venture for which the archdiocese acknowledges it must pay a particular state tax. So far, it hasn’t paid a penny.
Where is God when your child has a disability?
By Jana Riess — March 31, 2014
Parents of children with disabilities are no strangers to heartache, even despair. How can they find God's presence when they're exhausted from sleepless nights and IEP meetings?
More clergy call for gay bishops to come out in the Church of England
By Trevor Grundy — March 31, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Alan Wilson, bishop of Buckingham, criticized the church’s stance of not recognizing same-sex marriage as “sheer cruelty” and “morally outrageous,” adding: ”Most gay people would be happier out, including bishops.”
Servant Leadership School to Hold Second Co-Creation Conference in 2014
By Religion News LLC — March 31, 2014
GREENSBORO, NC, March 31st —The Servant Leadership School of Greensboro in conjunction with Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is hosting its second national Co-Creation Conference www.servleader.org May 1–3, 2014 in Greensboro. Co-Creation 2014 keynote speakers are Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, author of “The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three” “The Wisdom Jesus,” “Centering Prayer and Inner […]
Why I shared my sexuality story
By Jonathan Merritt — March 31, 2014
RNS' Jonathan Merritt's personal story has gone viral. Here's why he decided to share it now.
California man assisting in baptism carried out to sea
By Doug Stanglin — March 31, 2014
(RNS) The pastor said that he and the man being baptized were also swept away by the waves, but managed to make it back to shore.
April Fool’s isn’t a religious holiday, but there are some religious roots
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 31, 2014
(RNS) Even though the annual pranks may not be grounded in any ancient religious merrymaking, the notion of “holy fools” does have a long and respected place in Judeo-Christian history.
Cardinal Lustiger wows Hartford’s Jews
By Mark Silk — March 31, 2014
The hit of this year's Hartford Jewish Film Festival was "The Jewish Cardinal," a French TV biopic about Aaron Jean-Marie Lustiger, the Jewish convert who served as archbishop of Paris from 1981 until 2005. It was the opening night presentation last Thursday, and played to sold-out crowds in two theaters Saturday evening.
Tunisia takes on militants, pushes back against Shariah law
By Sarah Lynch — March 31, 2014
TUNIS, Tunisia (RNS) Militancy in the Arab world is often fueled by repressive political policies; many experts say Tunisia is wisely steering away from despotic edicts that have rocked Arab Spring movements in Egypt and Libya.
‘Noah’ Soars * Kneeling Pope * Mormon Women: Monday’s Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 31, 2014
"Noah" raked in an estimated $44 million (but another faith-related film surprised us even more). Pope Francis went to confession. Plus, thousands of Mormon women gathered in Salt Lake City.
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