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Deadline Nears for 2013 AAR Journalism Award Entries
By Religion News LLC — February 18, 2013
Award for Best In-Depth Newswriting on Religion Deadline: February 28, 2013 Annually the American Academy of Religion honors the best in-depth reporting on religion. The contest is open to all print and Web-based journalists. First place receives $1,000 Second place, $500 Third place, $250 Eligibility: News articles, columns, editorials, and other opinion writing in Web-based or print […]
Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly Listings — February 15
By Religion News LLC — February 14, 2013
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1624 is fed over PBS on Friday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). Pope’s Resignation – With the surprise announcement by Pope Benedict XVI that he will resign effective February 28th, Kim Lawton reports on the […]
Survey Finds Large Gender Gap on Sex and Valentine’s Day
By Religion News LLC — February 13, 2013
Americans more likely to say unsatisfying sex life is a major problem for couples, rather than political or religious differences WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a new survey shows significant differences in how men and women view the links between sex, money and romance on February 14. Men are more […]
A Defense of the Christian experience of, and reflection on, God
By Religion News LLC — February 13, 2013
The Golden Cord: A Short Book on the Secular and the Sacred by Charles Taliaferro An exploration of the moral and spiritual riches of the Christian tradition as an alternative to secular naturalism, Charles Taliaferro’s The Golden Cord brings an originality and depth to the debate about the new atheism, in accessible and engaging prose. […]
Got Lent Questions? Franciscan Friar Will Answer During Ash Wednesday Live Online Event
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2013
(February 6, 2013—CINCINNATI, OH) Join Franciscan Father Don Miller, OFM, and American Catholic Radio host Judy Zarick at 10 a.m. (EST) on Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as Franciscan Media presents its first-ever free online event! Fr. Don will help you make the most of Lent by explaining not only the “rules” but the deeper […]
More Than 1000 Diverse Religious Leaders Support Birth Control—Religious Institute Applauds Proposed Rule on Family Planning Access for All Women
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2013
February 6, 2013—More than 1000 religious leaders from across the theological spectrum have joined together to support safe, affordable, accessible, and comprehensive family planning services. They demonstrated their support by endorsing the new Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Family Planning, which recognizes that all women must have equal access to contraception, and states that […]
Religion And Ethics NewsWeekly Listings — February 8
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2013
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1623 is fed over PBS on Friday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). Mainstream Christian Music – On Sunday February 10, Grammy Awards will be given to the top performers in music, including the genres of Gospel […]
Mayor Koch Remembered As Great Listener By David Randolph
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2013
“Ed Koch was a great listener and that is why he was a great leader,” said David Randolph, minister of Christ United Methodist Church during Koch’s tenure. “When he asked, how am I doing? He listened to your answer,” added Dr. Randolph who now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where he hosts the […]
United Methodists Urged to Avoid SodaStream Products
By Religion News LLC — February 1, 2013
January 31, 2013 – In keeping with the denomination’s policy of boycotting goods from illegal Israeli settlements, United Methodists today were asked to avoid SodaStream products advertised during Sunday’s Super Bowl. Though the company claims its products are made in Israel, SodaStream’s main plant is in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim deep inside […]
Water4 Announces Photo Contest Winners and Grammy Award-Winning Singer to go to Sierra Leone with Water4
By Religion News LLC — February 1, 2013
New York, NY (February 1, 2013) – The Tweeters have tweeted, the Pinners have pinned and the Facebook and Instagram posts are in. Five-time Grammy Award-winning Christian singer, Sandi Patty and Richard and Terri Greenly, co-founders of Water4, have announced winners of the Water4 Holiday Initiative – “What Does Water Mean To You?” Through […]
Entry deadline nears for 2013 Wilbur Awards
By Religion News LLC — January 30, 2013
Religion Communicators Council to accept submissions until Feb. 4. Excellence in the communication of religious issues, values, and themes in secular media will be honored by the Wilbur Awards presented annually by the Religion Communicators Council (RCC). Communicators are encouraged to submit their best work produced in 2012 for consideration in one of the oldest […]
On Eve of Super Bowl XLVII, Survey Finds Nearly 3-in-10 Americans Say God Plays a Role in Outcomes of Sports Events
By Religion News LLC — January 29, 2013
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Likely to Tune in to Super Bowl WASHINGTON — Even though only 3 percent of Americans identify as fans of the Baltimore Ravens (1 percent) or San Francisco 49ers (2 percent), 66 percent of Americans are likely to tune in to Super Bowl XLVII, including 42 percent who say they seldom […]
THEOLOGY SCHOOL CREATES NEW PROCESS TO ENGAGE EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE
By Religion News LLC — January 29, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2013 The workplace has changed and so has the level of employee engagement. Authentic Engagement™ Provides New Tools for Employers (DENVER) Changing generational, racial, social, and personal […]
Buddhist Leader Issues Peace Proposal Calling for Abolition of Nuclear Weapons, Dialogue between China and Japan
By Religion News LLC — January 28, 2013
TOKYO: On January 26, 2013, Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist association, published his 31st annual peace proposal, “Compassion, Wisdom and Courage: Building a Global Society of Peace and Creative Coexistence.” Ikeda stresses the centrality of the dignity of life and calls for action toward abolition of nuclear weapons, the need to […]
New Survey Finds Increased Support for Better Mental Health Services to Prevent Future Mass Shootings, Stricter Gun Control Laws
By Religion News LLC — January 24, 2013
“Pro-Life” Identity Linked to Opposing Gun Control Among Evangelicals, Not Catholics WASHINGTON — Americans are more likely to believe that improving mental health screening and support is the best way to prevent mass shootings, compared to enacting stricter gun laws, putting a greater emphasis on God and morality in school and society, having stricter security […]
