Cathy Lynn Grossman
Cathy Lynn Grossman specializes in stories drawn from research and statistics on religion, spirituality and ethics. She also writes frequently on biomedical ethics and end-of-life-issues
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Hobby Lobby’s Steve Green stands on faith against Obamacare mandate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 17, 2014
(RNS) Hobby Lobby President Steve Green, with a life steeped in faith, may be the ideal plaintiff in the looming Supreme Court showdown over religious freedom and the Affordable Cate Act contraception mandate.
Fred Phelps’ questionable legacy: Westboro ‘Church of hate’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 17, 2014
Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church pickets secured a legal space for hate speech. But do you mind if he is silent now?
Behind the numbers: Religious ‘nones’ may not be who you think they are
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 13, 2014
The number of people who claim no religious brand is climbing the statistical ranks, but these "nones" may not be who you think they are.
EEOC details employer rules as religious worker complaints rise
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 6, 2014
(RNS) As complaints near record highs, the EEOC is making its guidelines for religious workplace accommodation elaborately clear.
The pope of now rates a wow – but can it last?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 6, 2014
Americans talk and tweet praise for Pope Francis for how he's changed the conversation about Catholic life and faith. Can he change the Church?
Catholics call Pope Francis ‘a change for the better’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 6, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) U.S. Catholics always like their pope but often ignore Catholic teachings. Now, a new survey on Pope Francis' first year finds that they "not only like the singer, they like the new song."
Good for business * Good for love * Good luck: Friday’s roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 28, 2014
Today's top stories and blogs are all about love, change and luck -- and politics, abuse and more.
Survey: Americans turn sharply favorable on gay issues
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 26, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) A new survey finds the rapid shift toward favoring LGBT rights in the past decade has a wide impact on American religious and political life.
Nun gets jail * Francis’ big week * Dangers of ‘freedom:’ Wednesday’s roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 19, 2014
An anti-nuke nun, 84, tells judge even a life sentence "would be an honor." The honorable idea of "religious freedom" could be a shield for discrimination or even dangerous. All that and more at today's roundup.
Science group, evangelicals push new collaboration
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 17, 2014
(RNS) Science and religion already co-exist -- but it's a cold peace, say experts. A new dialogue campaign, based on new research, is underway to establish routes for collaboration.
God knows, scientists are more religious than you think
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 16, 2014
There are nearly as many believers and churchgoers among scientists as in the nation at large and new research finds many say science and faith can collaborate.
Snow love * Show love * No love lost: Friday’s roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 14, 2014
Love doesn't take a snow day. But Valentine's Day has no power, alas, over raging issues in religion, politics and bioethics, all in Friday's news.
Belgium may let suffering children choose to die. Would you?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 13, 2014
A bioethicist doubts euthanasia without age limits -- now legal in the Netherlands and just approved by the Belgian Parliament -- will be legal in the USA any time soon, if ever.
Jamie Anderson’s ‘Spirit Grandma,’ tell us your power source
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 10, 2014
Journalists love a great “get” – the interview everyone wants. Any religion writer’s great get today would be Jamie Anderson’s “spirit grandma.” That’s what the high flipping slopestyle snowboard gold medalist, calls the 80-something neighbor in Tahoe who helps her chill or center or whatever very cool state of clear minded energy is required for Anderson’s […]
Hunger Games * Identity shifts * Finding home: Friday’s Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 7, 2014
Olympic games or "Hunger Games?" The slippery nature of identity in religion, marriage and politics. More in today's roundup.
