Monthly Archives: September 2014
5 warnings for Mormons from the Denver Snuffer schism
By Jana Riess — September 26, 2014
This weekend, Denver Snuffer's followers began rebaptizing each other, and many are leaving the LDS Church. Here's why Mormons would do well to listen to Snuffer's criticisms.
God loves baseball
By Tobin Grant — September 26, 2014
A poll shows that baseball's popularity is based, in part, on religion (or the lack-thereof) .
Quote of the Day: Sen. Cory Booker
By Ron Ribiat — September 26, 2014
“I’m a Christian & believe we should listen to Athiests especially if they challenge us. Christians have no monopoly on truth.” — Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., in a tweet
Media Advisory – Cardinal, other experts participate in Tele-Press Conference in preparation of Extraordinary Synod on Family
By Religion News LLC — September 26, 2014
WHAT – An international tele-press conference that will feature a panel of prominent Catholics who will discuss issues related to the forthcoming Extraordinary Synod on the Family. The Synod, which begins October 5, is expected to address such topics as: The pastoral care of the family; The influence of the media in the popular culture […]
A sorry police chief * More brisket * Strikes and slapdowns: Friday’s Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 26, 2014
Eric Holder is out, Ferguson is roiling, and Jonathan Merritt is in a showdown over spanking and Scripture. And there's more...
Pastors flock to North Dakota’s oil boom to save souls
By Maryann Eidemiller — September 25, 2014
(RNS) It takes a lot of workers to fuel North Dakota’s oil boom -- and the hard-working, lonely and boring lifestyle foments all manner of sins and vices. Evangelists say it's prime territory for spreading the message of Jesus.
Look Inside: The transformation of the Crystal Cathedral
By Kevin Eckstrom — September 25, 2014
(RNS) Robert Schuller's Hour of Power ministry surrendered the landmark 1981 Philip Johnson building last year after filing for bankruptcy.
British humanists enlist Virginia Woolf and others to answer life’s big questions
By Trevor Grundy — September 25, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) British humanists hope novelists George Eliot and Virginia Woolf and philosophers Bertrand Russell and A.C. Grayling can help answer life's big questions without religion.
Are anti-spanking Christians feckless or faithful?
By Jonathan Merritt — September 25, 2014
One Christian critic argues that anti-spanking Christians are sacrificing the Bible on the altar of modern culture. But such arguments are rooted in tired tropes and unfair characterizations.
Pope Francis fires Paraguay bishop accused of covering up abuse
By Josephine McKenna — September 25, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican said that the pope had taken the “onerous decision” to replace the bishop for “serious pastoral reasons."
Priests’ mistresses and wives remind the Vatican: Don’t forget about us
By Josephine McKenna — September 25, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis has made a habit of personally answering letters sent to him from around the world -- but not from a group of two dozen Italian women who say they are married to or involved with Catholic priests.
Fall Book Roundup: Marilynne Robinson, Roxane Gay, and more
By Laura Turner — September 25, 2014
Fall is upon us, and with it the release of some great books. Here's a roundup of what should be on your list.
Listen to Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Stop trying to replace feminism with Humanism
By Chris Stedman — September 25, 2014
Joseph Gordon-Levitt isn’t the first to be told that we should replace the word feminism with Humanism; in fact, it’s a relatively common refrain. But as he learned, Humanism already means something else.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – September 26
By Religion News LLC — September 25, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1804 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on September 26 (check local listings). Rev. Amy Butler Profile – One of the nation’s most prominent Protestant congregations, The Riverside Church in Manhattan, will install its first female […]
Jewish Cuisine 101 * Hail Satan * St. Ken, Martyr and Virgin : Thursday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — September 25, 2014
(RNS) For the culinarily Jewish among us, it's the feast before the fast ... Unless you want a "Jew-sized" salad in Mississippi. Barbie and Ken have new jobs, and the pope may be having second thoughts on Communion for divorced Catholics.
