Monthly Archives: November 2015
In Kenya, Pope Francis talks about youth, the environment and political corruption
By Fredrick Nzwili — November 25, 2015
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Young people are any nation’s most valuable resource and to protect them, invest in them and offer them a helping hand, were the best ways their future could be assured, Francis said.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – November 27, 2015
By Religion News LLC — November 25, 2015
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1913 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on November 27 (check local listings). Faith-based Activism on Climate Change – World leaders are gathering in Paris next week for a UN summit that is tasked with […]
Archaeologists: Monks made up legends about King Arthur’s burial site
By Trevor Grundy — November 25, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The scholars concluded that the monks needed a lot of money to rebuild their famous abbey after a disastrous fire, so they invented the story that Arthur was buried there.
A lesson from Ben Carson’s candidacy: Most physicians don’t have moral authority (COMMENTARY)
By Charles C. Camosy — November 25, 2015
(RNS) It is probably best to think of most physicians as specialized organic plumbers. Yet moral judgments are simply assumed to be the province of the medical community.
Will Trump ruin Thanksgiving? What surveys say about our faith-and-family holiday
By Jonathan Merritt — November 25, 2015
Polls say cranberry sauce is surprisingly divisive, side dishes vary by region, and gratitude for God's blessings is still most important.
Ted Cruz makes his move
By Mark Silk — November 25, 2015
On the strength of a white evangelical strategy.
Pastor, victim’s father among 7 charged with teen’s death at NY church
By Reuters — November 25, 2015
One teen was fatally wounded and his brother injured during hours of beatings during a "counseling" session at the secretive church, police said.
Newborn baby found in nativity scene manger at Queens church
By Reuters — November 25, 2015
For a young couple in the church to adopt the baby would "make a great Christmas miracle," the pastor said.
The ‘Splainer: Why should we give thanks?
By Kimberly Winston — November 24, 2015
(RNS) If the conversation around the turkey starts to get a little heated, think on this: The impulse to give thanks is good for body and soul. Let us 'Splain ...
Pope Francis’ Africa trip will focus on youth, but security concerns abound
By Rosie Scammell — November 24, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Engaging Africa's youth is the focus of the trip. But concerns over the pope’s safety have emerged, especially in the Central African Republic, where there has been ongoing violence since a 2013 coup.
Evangelicals (always) fear losing religious liberty & being called bigots: A look at 1950s evangelicalism
By Tobin Grant — November 24, 2015
Evangelicalism is at tension with the rest of American culture---and that isn't new.
Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’ is a blistering look at Chicago violence, faith and action (MOVIE REVIEW)
By Reuters — November 24, 2015
Chicago's real, outspoken, anti-violence priest, the controversial Rev. Michael Pfleger, is portrayed by John Cusack in a major role.
Turkish religious movement gave suspicious US campaign donations
By Paul Singer — November 24, 2015
WASHINGTON - All the donors appear to have ties to a Turkish religious movement named for its founder, Fethullah Gülen, which has been accused by the Turkish government of attempting a coup in that country.
Islamic State’s macho appeal, not mosques, radicalizes Belgian youth
By Reuters — November 24, 2015
Belgian experts say local imams don't know how to counter street recruiters from the terror group who play up the thrills of fighting in Syria to radicalize youth.
A Report on President Trump’s First 100 Days
By David P. Gushee — November 24, 2015
An imagined but not unrealistic projection of the first one hundred days in office for today's leading Republican presidential candidate.
