Monthly Archives: July 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – August 1
By Religion News LLC — July 30, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1748 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on August 1 (check local listings). Drugs of Last Resort – In order for a drug to be on the market, it has to be tested through a clinical trial […]
R-rated content in a PG Mormon life
By Jana Riess — July 30, 2014
It’s true that some R-worthy movies, books, and music have little to offer, either in artistic value or moral strength. But others absolutely do. For Mormons to close ourselves off to those cultural truths sight unseen is ridiculous.
Vatican intervenes to remove a priest in Paraguay accused of sex abuse in US
By Josephine McKenna — July 30, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Carlos Urrutigoity was accused of sexual abuse in a highly publicized lawsuit in Pennsylvania in 2002. He and another priest were suspended amid allegations they had sexually molested students at St. Gregory's Academy.
Faith groups join call for an arms embargo on Israel
By Ron Ribiat — July 30, 2014
For immediate release – July 30, 2014 – It is with heavy hearts that we compose this statement. At the time of this writing, the Israeli military’s ground, naval, and aerial bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 1,280 Palestinians. The vast majority of these victims were civilians, according to the United Nations. Palestinian rockets […]
Poll: More Italians support abortion rights than cosmetic surgery
By Josephine McKenna — July 30, 2014
ROME (RNS) According to the survey published in the daily La Stampa this week, 61 percent of Italians support abortion. By comparison, only 44 percent of those surveyed said they supported face-lifts.
“Beasts from the East”
By Religion News LLC — July 30, 2014
Fairfax, VA (For Immediate Release) — Eastern Christian Publications announces the publication of a series of original Catholic devotionals entitled The Blessed Book of Beasts, written by Jonathan Scott. Featuring virtually every animal named in the Bible, it uses classical literary forms from the Middle Ages, and is designed to delight the imagination and lead […]
COMMENTARY: Is anyone answering Iraqi Christians’ cries for help?
By Kirsten Powers — July 30, 2014
(RNS) Going back to Mosul is not an option: The Islamic State has given their houses and businesses away. There is nothing to go back to even if the Islamic State left.
BCWI Announces 2014 Best Christian Workplaces
By Religion News LLC — July 30, 2014
Mercer Island, WA – The 2014 Best Christian Workplaces rely on inspirational work and effective communication to create a flourishing culture that meets the needs of those they serve. Best Christian Workplaces Institute announces that 76 distinguished organizations have earned Certification as Best Christian Workplaces for 2014. Each year since 2003, BCWI has identified the […]
Turkish official: Women shouldn’t laugh in public
By Michael Winter — July 30, 2014
(RNS) Many Turkish women were doubled over with laughter Tuesday (July 29) after their country's deputy leader said in a speech assailing "moral corruption" that women should not laugh in public and should not talk on their mobile phones so much.
State Dept. should act on Pakistan’s religious freedom violations, watchdog group says
By Brian Pellot — July 30, 2014
(RNS) The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom noted “disappointing omissions” in the State Department’s new international religious freedom report, including the absence of Pakistan on its list of worst offenders.
God’s Plan for Alabama
By Mark Silk — July 30, 2014
The state Public Service Commission enlists the Deity in the Lost Cause of climate change denial.
Treasure in Churches * Abortion Euphemisms * Nienstedt Report: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — July 30, 2014
Yes, "Sharknado 2" is out tonight, but we have the rest of the religion news, including word that the report on Archbishop Nienstedt is done. Plus: Nuns build a house of straw. And Grover Norquist goes to Burning Man. Would you?
Quote of the Day: Geoff Tunnicliffe of the World Evangelical Alliance
By Ron Ribiat — July 30, 2014
“I recognize that in history there have been situations where Protestants, including Evangelicals, have discriminated against Catholic Christians and I am really sorry for these kinds of actions, because while we can disagree theologically, this should never lead to discrimination or persecution of the other.” — The Rev. Geoff Tunnicliffe, secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance, […]
Heina Dadabhoy: Why I identify as an ex-Muslim
By Chris Stedman — July 30, 2014
"Although I no longer believe in Islam, being a Muslim defined and shaped my life in ways that I cannot simply leave behind."
Bendable, poseable Jesus! (for ages 3+, choking hazard)
By Tobin Grant — July 30, 2014
An analogy for religion, plastic-wrapped and ready to buy.
