Monthly Archives: June 2004
NEWS STORY: Survey Shows 18 Percent of Consumers Bought Religion, Spirituality Books
By Marcia Z. Nelson — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service CHICAGO _ A new survey by the trade magazine Publishers Weekly shows that 18 percent of consumers bought books dealing with religion or spirituality in the past year. Preliminary results of the survey, conducted in May, were announced Friday (June 4) at Book Expo America, the major annual publishing industry […]
NEWS FEATURE: Numbers From Publishers Weekly Survey
By Marcia Z. Nelson — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service CHICAGO _ Here are findings from the Publishers Weekly survey on the religion and spirituality book-buying habits of American consumers: Why Consumers Purchased Religion, Spirituality Books _ interest in subject: 48 percent _ find God’s presence: 30 percent _ find purpose in life: 29 percent _ improve relationships: 21 percent […]
NEWS STORY: Buddhists in Washington, Across Nation Mark `Change Your Mind Day’
By RNS Blog Editor — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Hugh Byrne wasn’t sure what to do in the weeks that led up to the war in Iraq. He was concerned about what the government was saying, so he went to anti-war demonstrations in Washington. As a Buddhist, though, shouting and protesting about the war didn’t seem quite […]
NEWS STORY: Religious Leaders Recall Reagan’s Life and Legacy
By Adelle M. Banks — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Religious leaders joined with other officials in mourning the death of former President Ronald Reagan, who succumbed to complications of Alzheimer’s disease Saturday (June 5) at his Los Angeles home. He was 93. Many spoke of his faith, with evangelist Billy Graham saying it was deeper than most were […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service ADL Says Beatifying `Passion’ Nun Would Fuel Anti-Semitism (RNS) The Anti-Defamation League has told the Vatican that plans to beatify the 19th century nun whose writings influenced Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” would further incite anti-Semitism. Bishop Reinhard Lettmann of Muenster, Germany, said the Vatican would beatify Sister […]
NEWS FEATURE: A Spiritual Traveler’s Guide to Pluralistic Curacao
By Ron Csillag — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service WILLEMSTAD, Curacao _ For once, the postcards don’t need embellishment: The Dutch colonial buildings, their clay-red roofs set against an azure sky, are arrayed in a technicolor palette of maize, turquoise, emerald, hot pink and aquamarine. Residents are fond of saying that the many-hued buildings lining St. Anna Bay in […]
NEWS FEATURE: At the Gospel Grille, Combining the Synergy of Music, Food
By Anne Oconnor — June 8, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service CINCINNATI _ Kevin Ellerbe sees an important synergy between good gospel music and good food. And for nearly a year, now, he’s seen the fulfillment of a dream to blend the two in a unique venue here called the Gospel Grille, where patrons can feast on enticing buffet treats such […]
NEWS STORY: Hispanic Church Leaders Shy Away From Topic of AIDS in Community
By Adelle M. Banks — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ New research indicates Hispanic church leaders are trailing their religious colleagues and the general public in their understanding of HIV/AIDS and how to address it. Preliminary findings for a report by the Center for the Study of Latino Religion, revealed at an annual gathering here capped by the […]
NEWS STORY: Politicians Prominent at Third National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
By Adelle M. Banks — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Hundreds of Latino clergy and lay people were greeted Friday (June 4) by Republican and Democratic leaders as the third National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast was held in an election year. President Bush sent a message via video while other speakers _ including Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Democratic […]
NEWS STORY: Pope Meets with Bush, Praises Interim Iraqi Government
By RNS Blog Editor — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope John Paul II told President Bush on Friday (June 4) that his opposition to the U.S.-led intervention in Iraq remains “unequivocal,” but he praised the appointment of a new president and interim government as “an encouraging step” toward restoration of Iraq’s sovereignty. Bush met with the […]
NEWS SIDEBAR: The Texts of the Addresses
By RNS Blog Editor — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service VATICAN CITY _ The texts of the addresses delivered Friday (June 4) by Pope John Paul II and President Bush. Pope John Paul II: Mr. President, I offer a warm welcome to you and to Mrs. Bush, and to the distinguished delegation accompanying you. I also extend a cordial and […]
NEWS STORY: Politicians Prominent at Third National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
By Adelle M. Banks — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Hundreds of Latino clergy and lay people were greeted Friday (June 4) by Republican and Democratic leaders as the third National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast was held in an election year. President Bush sent a message via video while other speakers _ including Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Democratic […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service Coalition Releases `Blueprint’ It Says Can End Hunger WASHINGTON (RNS) A coalition of organizations marked National Hunger Awareness Day by releasing a detailed plan to fight hunger and poverty in the United States. The “Blueprint to End Hunger in America” was proposed by the National Anti-Hunger Organizations, a coalition of […]
Alistair Begg, an adaptable pastor, knows his verses and learns his lines
By RNS Blog Editor — June 5, 2004
(RNS)— A radio preacher known for his Scottish accent and line by line Bible teaching, Begg fell into the role of Bobby Jones' mentor in a Hollywood film.
COMMENTARY: Feeding the Appetite for Schadenfreude
By Kimberly A.C. Wilson — June 5, 2004
c. 2004 Religion News Service (Marc Howard Wilson is a rabbi, columnist and organizational design consultant in Greenville, S.C. Collections of his essays may be found at http://www.marcmusing.com and http://www.eGullet.com. He may be reached at marcwilson1216(at)aol.com.) (UNDATED) A recent edition of a national periodical poked fun at a prominent rabbi who was caught propositioning an […]
