Religion News Roundup
Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: Sister Wives * Forgiving Armstrong * Gorgeous Georg
By Kevin Eckstrom — January 16, 2013
TLC's Sister Wives heads to court to challenge Utah's anti-polygamy law. Can we -- should we -- forgive Lance Armstrong's lies? And what is the pope's good-looking aide doing on the cover of Vanity Fair? All that and more in today's Religion News Roundup.
Tuesday’s Religion News Roundup: Faith/Guns * Myrlie Preview * Imam Shortage
By Lauren Markoe — January 15, 2013
Faith leaders demand background checks for gun buyers. Myrlie Evers-Williams talks to RNS about her inaugural prayer. And where are all the American imams?
Monday’s Religion News Roundup: Ganges gathering * Stripping at St. Pete’s * Moral McCarthyism
By Daniel Burke — January 14, 2013
Can you guess the site of the world's largest religious gathering? Feminists bared their breasts in St. Peter's Square. Conservatives lament a new "moral McCarthyism."
Friday’s Religion News Roundup: Benediction back-ups * Kosher foodbanks * Noah’s gay wedding
By Kevin Eckstrom — January 11, 2013
Who should pray at Obama's inauguration now that Louie Giglio bowed out? Apparently it was also Raining Men before Noah and his menagerie boarded the ark. And yes, there are Jews who go hungry in this land of plenty.
Thursday Religion News Roundup: Invocations and benedictions* virtual vices* Father Bill
By Yonat Shimron — January 10, 2013
If the inauguration is around the corner, can controversy over the benediction speaker be far behind? Our vices have gone virtual. Bill Clinton is named Father of the Year.
Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: Beck Rebrands, Gay Quake, the Pope’s ‘Spread’
By David Gibson — January 9, 2013
Not quite another earthquake, but the National Cathedral will marry gay couples. And what’s up with Glenn Beck? The Mormon convert and culture warrior is re-branding: more like Penn Jillette than Chuck Hagel. There's more...
Tuesday’s Religion News Roundup: Myrlie’s Prayer, Fast Pastor, An Atheist Church
By Lauren Markoe — January 8, 2013
Myrlie Evers-Williams will deliver the opening prayer at President Obama's second inaugural. Prince Charles worries about change in the royal religion department. Meet "the Czech Joe Lieberman."
Monday’s Religion News Roundup: *SSPX’s anti-Semitism *Obama’s Taoism *ND’s Catholicism
By Daniel Burke — January 7, 2013
The head of a conservative Catholic order blames "the Jews, the Masons," for its troubles. Is President Obama a secret Taoist? How the University of Notre Dame keeps its Catholic character.
Friday’s Religion News Roundup: Capital civility * Cash-only Vatican * Downton v. Bible
By Kevin Eckstrom — January 4, 2013
Religious leaders want Congress to be nicer to each other (they're looking at you, John Boehner), the Vatican isn't accepting credit cards and Downton Abbey appears to be beating out the Bible in the race for baby names. All that and more in today's Religion News Roundup.
Thursday Religion News Roundup: Illinois gay marriage* Catholic school enrollment*Jewish Superman
By Yonat Shimron — January 3, 2013
The Illinois General Assembly may vote today on gay marriage. Catholic school enrollment declined by a quarter in Louisville, Ky. Was Superman Jewish?
Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: A higher purpose* Pope blasts capitalism* Shabbos v. sports
By David Gibson — January 2, 2013
A nervous Congress took a step back from the nation’s fiscal cliff last night, but Pope Benedict XVI used his New Year’s Day message to warn that “unregulated capitalism” remains a major threat to peace in the world, along with “various forms of terrorism and crime.” In his final New Year’s Day message, outgoing Archbishop […]
Friday’s Religion News Roundup: Doomsday dud * B16 v. Bieber * Bells for Newtown
By Kevin Eckstrom — December 21, 2012
It wasn't the end of the world as we know it. B16 and The Biebs are in a Twitter throw-down. And should church bells toll for the Newtown shooter? All in today's Religion News Roundup.
Thursday Religion News Roundup: Clergy and guns* Massacre of the Innocents* Fruitcakes
By Yonat Shimron — December 20, 2012
Christian, Jewish and Muslim clergy will launch campaign for gun control legislation on Friday in Washington. "The Massacre of the Innocents" has become a trendy phrase. Trappist monks bake fruitcakes.
Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: Catholic gun control* Queen James Bible* Frankie Valens’ new gig
By Daniel Burke — December 19, 2012
Catholics support stricter gun control. Gay advocates publish the "Queen James Bible." D.C. court issues major decision on contraception mandate. Frankie Valens' new gig.
Tuesday’s Religion News Roundup: Newtown Theodicy, Westboro Picket and Global Nones
By Lauren Markoe — December 18, 2012
Clergy, poets and everyone ask about God in Newtown. The religious rally for gun control. James Dobson and Westboro Baptists link the massacre to gay marriage.
