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Literary and historical view of the charismatic figure of Moses
By Religion News LLC — April 1, 2016
Uses and Abuses of Moses: Literary Representations since the Enlightenment by Theodore Ziolkowski — “Is there another figure in the Bible who has been claimed, disclaimed, argued and fought over, or enlisted in as many contradictory causes as Moses? Here at last in Ziolkowski’s book we have a clear-headed, richly researched, and fluently crafted volume […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – March 30, 2016
By Religion News LLC — March 30, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1931 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on April 1, 2016 (check local listings). Chicago’s Gun Violence – The poorest parts of Chicago have become deadly war zones, armed gangs enabling nearly 500 shootings so far […]
Half of Americans think Bible is best hope for politicians
By Religion News LLC — March 30, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — President Obama recently called the current election cycle “vulgar,” suggesting that the tenor of the current presidential campaign is divisive and damaging to the reputation of the United States. It seems that many Americans agree. In the 2016 State of the Bible: The Bible and Politics released today, American Bible Society found that 51 […]
Boston College Libby Professor releases two books:
By Religion News LLC — March 29, 2016
NEWTON, Mass. — This March, Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny sees publication of two new books about religion in public life, Prophecy without Contempt: Religious Discourse in the Public Square (Harvard University Press), and A Culture of Engagement: Law, Religion, and Morality (Georgetown University Press). Prophecy Without Contempt: Religious Discourse in the Public Square Published by Harvard University […]
N.T. Wright, Ruby Bridges, and David Kinnaman announced as Pepperdine Bible Lectures 2016 featured speakers
By Religion News LLC — March 29, 2016
MALIBU, Calif. – Thousands of visitors will flock to Pepperdine University in Malibu between Tuesday, May 3 and Friday, May 6, 2016, to experience the 73rd Pepperdine Bible Lectures. This year’s theme, “Cruciformed: Living in Light of the Jesus Story” invites attendees to discover the powerful story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection over the […]
Flies on the wall tell all
By Religion News LLC — March 29, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO – The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion 43 years ago created a new industry in America. A quiet giant rose among the hustle and bustle of daily life, and abortion became a business, a very profitable business. Women’s clinics became scattered among the country, and the women who signed […]
Communicating harmonies between science & religion using narrative nonfiction—through an innovative, collaborative thinking and writing program
By Religion News LLC — March 29, 2016
Think Write Publish, an innovative program at Arizona State University’s new School for the Future of Innovation in Society seeks applicants for 12 Narrative Nonfiction Writing Fellowships on the harmonies between science and religion. Science and religion, despite their rich, interwoven history, are too often portrayed as opposites in nearly every way, irreconcilable by definition. […]
Life Bible Study releases Abide, a new study from author and teacher David Platt
By Religion News LLC — March 28, 2016
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In this joint partnership between Radical and Life Bible Study, Radical Life will offer small group studies from content developed from sermon series Dr. David Platt authored and taught as the senior pastor for The Church at Brook Hills. Abide is the first study to be released in this series with additional studies expected […]
New book serves as first-of-its-kind interfaith guide to facilitating Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support groups
By Religion News LLC — March 28, 2016
WASHINGTON – The new Leader’s Guide for Season of Caring (available from Amazon) is a first-of-its-kind guide to facilitating Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support groups. Authored by Dr. Richard L. Morgan and published by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Clergy Network, the Leader’s Guide provides structure and guidance for a 10-week support group based on the book Seasons of […]
Lilly Endowment names program directors in religion
By Religion News LLC — March 28, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS – Furthering aims of its religion and community development grantmaking, Lilly Endowment Inc. has named two new program directors. Chanon Ross, a native of Bend, Oregon, comes to the Endowment from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey where he directed Princeton’s Institute for Youth Ministry. During more than 15 years working in youth ministry, […]
Initiatives of Change USA selects new Executive Director
By Religion News LLC — March 25, 2016
Chair of the Initiatives of Change (IofC) USA Board of Directors, H. Alexander Wise, Jr., today announced the hiring of Jacob J. Hershman as Executive Director of IofC USA, effective April 18, 2016. IofC USA is part of a diverse global network with an 80-year track record of peacebuilding, conflict transformation and forging partnerships across […]
On the eve of Good Friday, PULSE issues historic call for Americans to unite on National Mall
By Religion News LLC — March 24, 2016
Free event to feature 30+ speakers, artists, pastors, and leaders from various backgrounds for a day of unified prayer and worship WASHINGTON — On the eve of Good Friday and 10 years after his first event, evangelist and PULSE founder Nick Hall issues a call for one million people to gather in unity on the National […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – March 23, 2016
By Religion News LLC — March 23, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1930 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on March 25, 2016 (check local listings). SCOTUS Contraception Mandate – This week, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments about the constitutionality of a provision in the […]
Pluralism Project marks 25th anniversary with launch of new website
By Religion News LLC — March 22, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – As religious diversity and immigration increasingly become part of the public conversation during this election year, the need for greater understanding of America’s religious landscape has become even more critical. To that end, the Pluralism Project at Harvard University announced today the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.pluralism.org. Since 1991, the Pluralism […]
Christian media to tackle immigration and civility at national convention
By Ron Ribiat — March 21, 2016
LANCASTER, Pa. — Writers and editors within the Christian periodical market will address the two hot-button issues of immigration and civility during the annual convention of the Evangelical Press Association when it convenes in Lancaster, Pa., on April 6 to 8, 2016. “The Evangelical Response to Immigration and the Refugee Crisis” is the subject of […]
