Monthly Archives: October 2014
Pope Francis: The devil is real and don’t underestimate him
By Josephine McKenna — October 30, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "The devil exists and we must fight against him," Pope Francis warned.
A scientific study of religion? Researchers get their geek on at #SSSR14
By Tobin Grant — October 30, 2014
Why study religion scientifically? Religion is ubiquitous. It is a fundamental part of being human.
5 things to know about death-and-dying debates
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 30, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Brittany Maynard's choice to die prompts a look at the values and vocabulary of death, dying and decisions people make at the end of their days.
Tim Cook: “Being gay is among the greatest gifts God has given me”
By Laura Turner — October 30, 2014
Apple CEO Tim Cook has come out, and it's a really good thing for all those who will follow in his path.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – October 31
By Religion News LLC — October 30, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1809 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on October 31 (check local listings). Benefit Corporations – For-profit companies with the mission of creating both profits for their investors and long-term value for their communities, their workers […]
Penguin christening * Uber as ISIS? * Muhammad sightings : Thursday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — October 30, 2014
(RNS) Today's religion headlines are full of tricks and treats. Take your pick in today's Roundup -- and hope you're not the kid who ends up with a lame sack full of raisins and pencils.
Highly Anticipated Documentary “The Principle” Opens in Chicago with Multiple Sold-Out Screenings
By Religion News LLC — October 30, 2014
Los Angeles, CA – The controversial and compelling documentary THE PRINCIPLE opened exclusively in Chicago this weekend to sold out crowds and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. According to BoxOfficeMojo.com, THE PRINCIPLE achieved the highest per-screen average for a film opening on one screen, and ranked number four in per-screen average overall. The […]
Do skeptics kill Halloween fun? Ask ‘The Shining’ hotel paranormal investigators
By Chris Stedman — October 30, 2014
Does skepticism take the fun out of Halloween? Paranormal investigators Bryan Bonner and Matthew Baxter tell RNS about about their strangest investigations and what they discovered when they investigated the hotel that inspired 'The Shining.'
New book offers vital overview on media, religion, and culture studies, highlights importance of Digital Religion studies
By Ron Ribiat — October 29, 2014
While media, religion and culture studies has emerged as an important area of research, few publications exist that provide a thorough comprehensive overview in the key questions and approaches taken. Jeffery Mahan, Ralph E. and Norma E. Peck Chair in Religion and Public Communication at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, new book Media, Religion […]
Does purgatory have a prayer with Protestants?
By David Gibson — October 29, 2014
(RNS) A reworked version of purgatory is something that has intrigued some Protestants, and it seems to have won over more than a few.
Houston withdraws pastors’ subpoenas
By Lauren Markoe — October 29, 2014
(RNS) Houston Mayor Annise Parker said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that as important as it is to protect the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), the subpoenas became a distraction.
Negotiations with Boko Haram a farce, says Catholic priest
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 29, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) “This is a farce and a grand deceit,” said the Rev. John Bakeni, a Roman Catholic priest in Nigeria, speaking of his country's peace negotiations with the Islamist group Boko Haram to release abducted schoolgirls.
Pope Francis: Judas was a sinner, but no worse than anyone else
By Josephine McKenna — October 29, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "Judas, poor man, is the one who closed himself to love and that is why he became a traitor," Pope Francis said.
In the Mormon heaven, friends are forever too
By Jana Riess — October 29, 2014
“For me, heaven is just as inconceivable without my friends as it is without my family,” says guest blogger Mette Harrison. “If Christ viewed friendship as one of the greatest loves, why wouldn’t we Mormons think the same?”
Father Knows Best: How can I forgive myself?
By Martin Elfert — October 29, 2014
...open yourself up to the possibility that, if God is able to forgive you, then you might just be able to forgive yourself.
