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New Book Examines the Journey Ahead After the Loss of a Child
By Religion News LLC — February 13, 2014
Louisville, KY—The death of a child immerses parents into an enduring journey facing one of life’s most heart-breaking losses. Pilgrimage through Loss invites readers into one family’s journey, along with interviews from thirty other mothers and fathers who add their insightful voices to the silence that often surrounds suffering in our “mourning-avoidant” culture. Author Linda […]
Cupid, love and the seven big myths about marriage
By Religion News LLC — February 13, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2014 – National Marriage Week concludes on Feb. 14, which is Valentine’s Day, when couples across the country will celebrate their love for each other with dinner, flowers and candy. An ideal gift for this week of family and love is Dr. Christopher Kaczor’s latest book, THE SEVEN BIG MYTHS ABOUT […]
Brian McLaren to Speak at Claremont School of Theology
By Religion News LLC — February 12, 2014
Event Details What: Public address by Brian McLaren entitled “Dancing to a New Tune” When: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Where: Mudd Theater, Claremont School of Theology, 1325 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 Free to the public with limited seating; early arrival suggested. Background Renowned author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, Brian McLaren […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – February 14
By Religion News LLC — February 12, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1724 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 14 (check local listings). The Ethics of Whistle-Blowing – Edward Snowden remains in Moscow avoiding prosecution in the U.S. for making public a vast amount of […]
ECFA Encourages More Freedom and Greater Clarity in Political Activity Rules
By Religion News LLC — February 12, 2014
WINCHESTER, Va. — ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) encouraging more freedom and greater clarity in the rules governing political activity by tax-exempt organizations. The comments come on the heels of proposed guidance issued by the Treasury and the […]
The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation presents Poet, Teacher and Storyteller, Mark Nepo
By Religion News LLC — February 12, 2014
Washington, DC—The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation will welcome Mark Nepo, well-known author of The Book of Awakening, as guest speaker at Shalem’s Ninth Gerald G. May Seminar, March 21 and 22, 2014. Mark Nepo, an eloquent teacher and storyteller, has been called one of the finest spiritual guides of our time. Friday evening will […]
‘Veil of Tears’ Tells Gripping Story of Oppressed Women in South Asia
By Religion News LLC — February 11, 2014
CARROLLTON, Texas – “Veil of Tears” (www.veiloftearsmovie.com), a riveting new documentary from Gospel for Asia (GFA) that releases in the U.S. March 28, brings to light the untold cultural persecution of millions of women across South Asia. Infanticide, sex trafficking, bride burning and widow abandonment are just some of the cruel practices women face in […]
Rare Lenten Sacred Music Release Poised to Top Charts
By Religion News LLC — February 11, 2014
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 11, 2014 – The chart-topping Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles are known for their captivating sacred music that has attracted fans throughout the world. Their third album with De Montfort Music/Decca/Universal Classics is available today. LENT AT EPHESUS is a stunning compilation of poignant chants, elaborate harmonies and inspiring hymns of […]
Bread for the World Launches Campaign to Reform U.S. Food Aid
By Religion News LLC — February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C., February 11, 2014 – Bread for the World launched its 2014 Offering of Letters campaign to urge Congress to reform U.S. food aid so it is more efficient and benefits millions more hungry people at no additional cost to taxpayers. “We have a unique opportunity to reform the federal government’s food-aid programs so […]
UCC, ELCA, and Episcopal Church join to support “Buildings for a New Tomorrow” April symposium
By Religion News LLC — February 10, 2014
Richmond, Virginia—The Episcopal Church Building Fund’s annual symposium, “Buildings for a New Tomorrow”, is attracting widespread ecumenical, and now international involvement. “Buildings for a New Tomorrow” was created to bring together innovators to discuss ways in which church buildings can be used as real estate assets for the financial sustainability of congregations. It also explores […]
Reaching Souls International Names Dustin Manis as President and CEO
By Religion News LLC — February 7, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., February 7, 2014 – The Board of Reaching Souls International, an evangelical Christian missions ministry headquartered in Oklahoma City, has named Dustin Manis as its new President. He replaces Ben Manis, who is stepping down as President and Chairman of the Board. Ben Manis will continue serving with the ministry as President […]
Wiesenthal Center: US Presbyterians’ “Zionism Unsettled” -Theological Twin Of UN’s Infamous ‘Zionism is Racism’ Resolution
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2014
A new Presbyterian publication that slanders Zionists — Jews and Christians alike — denigrating the heart of Jewish identity, has just been released. The 74-page Zionism Unsettled, sold through the main Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) website, “Explores the theological and ethical exceptionalism of Jewish and Christian Zionism, which have been sheltered from open debate despite the intolerable […]
A Christian response to “Zionism Unsettled”
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2014
Presbyterians for Middle East Peace (PFMEP) commends the Rev. Chris Leighton, executive director of the Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies (ICJS), on his in-depth examination of the recently released publication “Zionism Unsettled.” This controversial and damaging publication was compiled by the Israel Palestine Mission Network (IPMN) and is being distributed by the Presbyterian Church […]
IRD Commends President’s Prayer Breakfast Remarks on International Religious Freedom
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2014
Institute on Religion and Democracy Washington, DC—In an address before the annual Congressional Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. this morning, President Obama highlighted international religious freedom concerns. Calling for the release of specific prisoners in Iran and North Korea, the President also expressed concern about so-called “anti-blasphemy” codes that are used to punish vulnerable populations […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – February 7
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1723 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 7 (check local listings). Coping with the Pain of Bereavement – Correspondent Bob Faw speaks with a psychologist, a bishop and the grieving themselves about learning […]
