RNS Press Releases
Online retreat on the wisdom of eco-theologian Thomas Berry debuts at SpiritualityandPractice.com
By Religion News LLC — June 30, 2016
People concerned about climate change often consider it a scientific, agricultural, or socio-economic problem, but there is another essential angle to consider: that of religion and spirituality.
Apple TV shows faith
By Religion News LLC — June 29, 2016
The world’s largest library of Christian and family films -- the booming movie category -- now is a single click away with ChristianCinema.com’s release of the first-ever Apple TV streaming app for families of faith.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – July 1, 2016
By Religion News LLC — June 29, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1944 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on July 1, 2016 (check local listings).
Is it possible to be a good Catholic and a good American?
By Religion News LLC — June 28, 2016
Shaw poses a fundamental challenge to the conventional wisdom of Catholic Americanist historiography, which takes cultural assimilation for granted. The oldest question in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States may be: “Is it possible to be a good Catholic and a good American?” In CATHOLICS IN AMERICA, Shaw documents the variety of answers that have been given to date and demonstrates that the question is timelier now than ever before.
Statement of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice on Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt case
By Religion News LLC — June 27, 2016
We are very pleased with today’s decision. It is a vitally important judicial affirmation of a woman’s right to make her own reproductive choices and to access abortion care. At the same time, the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) is deeply concerned about the future of reproductive freedom because on these issues the extreme religious and moral views of the religious right have dominated America’s public debate.
Meet humble servants healing wounds and warming hearts
By Religion News LLC — June 27, 2016
Living out Pope Francis’s call to heal wounds and warm the hearts of the faithful, a group of men and women from all corners of America are being recognized for bringing the light of Christ, sometimes in heartbreaking circumstances. The group represents this year’s finalists for the 2016 Lumen Christi Award, the highest national honor given out by Catholic Extension, an organization that builds churches and the Church in America’s home missions.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – June 24, 2016
By Religion News LLC — June 22, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1943 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on June 24, 2016 (check local listings).
The need for online religious education and spiritual formation
By Ron Ribiat — June 22, 2016
According to the 2010 Faith Communities Today survey, the utilization of church websites and email by congregations has more than doubled in the past decade. The use of social media, blogs, projection screens in worship, and membership databases in the office are also on the rise in American congregations. Many churches, however, have been unsuccessful in utilizing online technologies to assist them in their religious education and spiritual formation programs.
LGBTQ Christian video series aims to save lives
By Religion News LLC — June 20, 2016
Based in New York City, the non-profit LGBTQ Christian organization, Parity, has released a series of “Queer + Christian” videos during Pride month designed to help queer youth reconcile their sexuality and gender identities with their faith.
Air Force veteran kicked off military base over speech including “God”
By Religion News LLC — June 20, 2016
First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to military leaders, asking them to apologize for assaulting Oscar Rodriguez, a decorated Air Force veteran with over thirty years of military service, and kicking him off Travis Air Force Base for giving a speech that included the word “God.”
John Brown University hosts paradosis conference on Acts
By Religion News LLC — June 19, 2016
John Brown University will host the biennial conference of the Paradosis Center titled “Engaging the Book of Acts, Engaging One Another: Catholics, Orthodox and Evangelicals,” in Siloam Springs, Arkansas from Sept. 15 – 17. Leading theologians from around the country will engage in meaningful theological discussions centered on Scripture and rooted in the great tradition.
Christian Feminist Conference, June 23-26, Indianapolis
By Religion News LLC — June 15, 2016
“Prophets in Every Generation” is the theme of the 2016 gathering of EEWC-Christian Feminism Today to be held June 23-26 in Indianapolis.
Being a martyr offers no special benefits in the hereafter!
By Religion News LLC — June 15, 2016
Muslims and non-Muslims fail to realize they are tricked into terrorism until it is too late. The Arabic word “jihad” actually means struggling or striving to be good Muslims. It is not a violent concept. But the worst deception is about the hereafter. It is important to understand that the Prophet Muhammad claimed to be […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – June 17, 2016
By Religion News LLC — June 15, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1942 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on June 17, 2016 (check local listings).
GOD TV partners with Newton Media to rep airtime sales in USA
By Religion News LLC — June 15, 2016
Newton Media has been selected by GOD TV as their Media Agency of Record to handle the sale of program airtime in the USA. GOD TV reaches 200 million connected homes globally, of which 25 million are in the USA, via DirecTV, Roku, Apple TV, On Demand and Live with 24/7 quality faith-based programming.
