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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Cool lists * Cover-up cleric * Duck Dynasty Chick-fil-A mashup: Friday’s Religion News Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 27, 2013
The first Catholic official to be convicted for covering up for clergy sex abuse has seen his conviction overturned. Everyone is making lists to wrap up the year. And your daily dose of Duck Dynasty updates is in today's roundup.
Catholic official’s child endangerment conviction overturned on appeal
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 26, 2013
(RNS) A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled unanimously that Monsignor William J. Lynn was wrongly convicted of child endangerment for his handling of priest sex abuse complaints,
Pope Francis’ off-script Christmas nod to atheists is part of a pattern
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 26, 2013
Pope Francis' Christmas Day outreach to atheists was off script but not out of character for the pontiff. He often invites all to work for the common good.
Philanthropist Edgar Bronfman Sr. devoted his life to Jewish survival
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 23, 2013
(RNS) Heir to the Seagram's beverage fortune, he devoted half his life to Jewish leadership, community and philanthropic projects worldwide.
‘None’ could be religion’s new normal in Britain, USA
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 23, 2013
No matter how you ask or calculate it, “no religion” is growing at a faster rate than religions are growing in Great Britain and the USA.
Christmas in America: Belief in the Virgin birth and visits from Santa
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 18, 2013
(RNS) Most Americans believe Jesus was born of a virgin, and nearly one in three also pretend Santa will visit their house on Christmas Eve, according to a new survey of Christmas season beliefs and activities.
Christmas question: When it comes to Jesus, how true is “true”?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 17, 2013
A new survey on Christmas raises a question: Could Jesus be theologically "true" without being scientifically so?
Poll: Christmas is a commercial holiday, not a sacred holy day, for many
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 17, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) A growing number of Americans greet Christmas with a "Happy Holidays" spirit rather than a religious one, but joy and and generosity still abound, a new survey finds.
Jesus, Elvis, and Aristotle: Who’s bigger?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 12, 2013
(RNS) Who's got the biggest reputation in history? Two computer scientists have calculated a way to rank significance through measures of celebrity and achievement across time. Not surprisingly, it helps to be white and male.
Adventure, environmentalism offer off-road route to God
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 5, 2013
(RNS) Some Jewish and Christian religious leaders are taking believers into the woods, rivers and deserts to find spiritual truth through adventure and environmental awareness.
Sandy Hook 911 tapes: We have a right to hear but should we listen?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 4, 2013
Is there a service to the public, a legitimate reason, for media to play the newly released 911 tapes recorded during the shootings last year at Sandy Hook Elementary, Newtown, Conn.?
Activists hold fast * ‘Imperfect’ inspiration * Popes off the grid: Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 4, 2013
New activists take up the "Fast for Families" for immigration reform. The news media consider whether to play the 911 tapes from the Newtown killings. Bill O'Reilly is watching your Christmas. And there's more in today's roundup.
A new look at Giving Tuesday: More give to religion than realize it
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 2, 2013
(RNS) The “Connected to Give” report also cites generosity thriving among people who claim no religious identity: 34 percent of these “nones” nonetheless give to religiously identified organizations.
Birth Control: Is it up to you — and your boss?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 26, 2013
How the Supreme Court rules in the so-called "Hobby Lobby" case over religious objections to contraception coverage could be as influential as the Citizens United case.
Spelling out your views for end-of-life care is a ‘spiritual’ act
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 22, 2013
(RNS) Most people have not written down their views on the treatments they want -- or don't want -- if they become too ill to speak for themselves. But one expert says there's spiritual value in completing advance directives.
