Monthly Archives: April 2013
Mormons and Depression
By Jana Riess — April 25, 2013
The 2012 Relief Society/Priesthood manual missed an opportunity to offer comfort and hope to church members who struggle with mental health problems. They and those who love them may be inspired to know how George Albert Smith recovered from this terribly dark place.
Thursday’s Religion News Roundup: Misha the Armenian * Rhode Island marriage * Nagging women
By Yonat Shimron — April 25, 2013
Watertown residents cast doubt on Misha the Armenian Muslim. Rhode Island is poised to approve gay marriage. Mark Driscoll says women shouldn't nag.
On The 150TH Anniversary of The Civil War, Acclaimed Director Ron Maxwell Releases New Movie: COPPERHEAD
By Religion News LLC — April 25, 2013
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN WILL GIVE AUDIENCES THE SAY ON WHERE COPPERHEAD OPENS JUNE 28TH Los Angeles, CA – (April 25, 2013) – As America prepares to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this summer, acclaimed filmmaker RON MAXWELL (Gods and Generals and Gettysburg) will release his next Civil War epic Copperhead on June 28, starring Peter […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings—April 26
By Religion News LLC — April 24, 2013
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show # 1634 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on April 26. Children’s March 50th Anniversary – In May 1963, hundreds of children—some as young as six years old—faced police dogs, fire hoses and arrest, to march […]
Margaret Feinberg responds to Christianity Today’s Mark Galli
By Jonathan Merritt — April 24, 2013
Margaret Feinberg responds to Christianity Today's Mark Galli that she's promoting a "religion of experience."
Father Knows Best: Write a will while you still can
By Martin Elfert — April 24, 2013
(RNS) The last thing that you’re going to want to do is write your will. It could well feel like giving up. So write your will now while you’re healthy.
Quote of the Day: Rev. Susan Russell of Pasadena, Calif.
By Ron Ribiat — April 24, 2013
“Tamerlan Tsarnaev represents Islam like Fred Phelps represents Christianity.” – The Rev. Susan Russell of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, Calif., in a Facebook post about the Boston Marathon bombing suspect and the outspoken anti-gay Kansas pastor.
What would Jesus do with an extra $52 billion?
By Cathleen Falsani — April 24, 2013
LOS ANGELES (RNS) Guilting or cajoling Christians to give the full 10 percent of a biblical tithe is likely a quixotic endeavor. But what if American Christians gave away just an additional 1 percent of their income?
ANALYSIS: John Paul II, Oscar Romero and the politics of making saints
By David Gibson — April 24, 2013
(RNS) Reports this week that the late John Paul II may be on the verge on canonization isn't a huge surprise, but Pope Francis' decision to take a second look at martyred Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero shows that the process of making saints is as much about politics as anything else.
From the Trenches: How to Help a Grieving Family
By Jana Riess — April 24, 2013
We often tell the bereaved, "Call me if you need anything at all!" But since people who are grieving are often incapable of asking for help, it's better to proceed with tangible acts of kindness.
Conference Call Alert: Pew Research Center to Discuss New Report on Social and Political Attitudes of Muslims Worldwide
By Religion News LLC — April 24, 2013
Washington, D.C. — In a 12:00 p.m. EDT conference call for journalists on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, the Pew Research Center will discuss the findings of its new study, “The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society.” This comprehensive report examines the views of Muslims around the world on Islamic law (sharia), religion and politics, morality […]
Americans: Marijuana isn’t sinful but not sure it should be legal
By Lauren Markoe — April 24, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) American views on marijuana are evolving much like their views on gay marriage, with many ambivalent but growing numbers in favor of legalization.
Black pastors: Gun violence isn’t just a problem for white suburbs
By Adelle M. Banks — April 24, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Black clergy have launched a new coalition to fight gun violence, saying they are undeterred by the recent failure of legislation on Capitol Hill.
Family Research Institute Chairman: gay marriage hazardous
By Religion News LLC — April 24, 2013
“For the sake of the son you love, urge him to marry a woman.” Hits Boehner on U.S. subsidies for “LGBT propaganda” COLUMBUS, OH — Dr. Paul Cameron, the first scientist to document the harms of secondhand smoke, went to Ohio’s capital to call upon U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to reconsider his recently announced support for […]
Atheists rally around jailed Bangladeshi bloggers
By Kimberly Winston — April 24, 2013
(RNS) A international consortium of nonbelievers is planning rallies Thursday (April 25) outside Bangladeshi embassies and consulates to demand the release of several Bangladeshi bloggers who were arrested on charges of blasphemy.
