RNS Press Releases
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.
Over 1,000 Orthodox Scholars Urge the Council to be Held in June 2016
By Religion News LLC — June 13, 2016
In a few short days, the Holy and Great Council is scheduled to take place. Among announcements that some Primates are not planning to attend, an open letter signed by over 1,000 Orthodox Scholars around the World was sent to all 14 Autocephalous Primates urging and praying for unity, as Christ has instructed His Apostles.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – June 10, 2016
By Religion News LLC — June 8, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1941 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on June 10, 2016 (check local listings). Program note: Due to pledge be sure to check local listings.
Interfaith letter raising concerns and urging greater transparency on drone warfare sent to President Obama
By Religion News LLC — June 8, 2016
Twenty-eight faith leaders from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh traditions today sent an Interfaith Letter on Drone Warfare to President Barak Obama.
World Youth Day Press Briefing – June 14th
By Religion News LLC — June 7, 2016
Next month Krakow, Poland will serve as the host city for the 2016 World Youth Day (WYD). Please join Catholic Voices USA for a WYD Press Briefing on June 14th at 2pm, at the Catholic Information Center in Washington, D.C. An overview of the history and plans for World Day, along with Pope Francis’s schedule, will be provided by CVUSA […]
Nigeria: Fractured and Forgotten
By Religion News LLC — June 7, 2016
Mary*, whose daughter was kidnapped along with 275 other girls two years ago when Boko Haram terrorists raided the Chibok Government Secondary School, will speak out for the first time on June 9 at an event, “Nigeria: Fractured and Forgotten.”
Muslims and Christians come together to make campuses a “greener” place
By Religion News LLC — June 6, 2016
The inaugural Interfaith Dialogue and Entrepreneurial Activity (IDEA) Generators Conference wrapped up Monday after three days of ideating, developing, and pitching projects designed to address environmental sustainability in North America college campuses and campus communities through an interfaith partnership.
Major scholar: Political correctness and “defactualization” are preventing the world from finding solutions to many of the most pressing problems
By Religion News LLC — June 6, 2016
William Jeynes, a senior fellow at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton and a Harvard graduate, presented data from his major studies that provide guidance and solutions to reducing the achievement gap and violence, as well as stimulating the economy. However, he argued that political correctness and “defactualization” are preventing the implementation of these solutions to global problems. Dr. Jeynes delivered these results in a speech at the University of Antwerp in Belgium before leading academics and government policy leaders.
Near Ferguson, Southern Baptist and National Baptist leaders to hold landmark meeting on racial reconciliation
By Religion News LLC — June 6, 2016
Southern Baptist president Dr. Ronnie Floyd, and a diverse panel of Baptist leaders, will engage in a historic National Conversation on Racial Unity.
Malteser International Americas issues hurricane preparedness tips for 2016 season
By Religion News LLC — June 1, 2016
With experts predicting a more active hurricane season this year, the Miami-based global humanitarian organization Malteser International Americas has released a guide with recommended protocols to follow before, during and after a storm.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – June 3, 2016
By Religion News LLC — June 1, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1940 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on June 3, 2016 (check local listings). Program Note: Due to pledge be sure to check local listings.
