Monthly Archives: July 2008
McCain’s Dalaiance
By Mark Silk — July 25, 2008
John McCain’s meeting with the Dalai Lama this afternoon in Aspen poses some interesting political questions. 1. After the March disturbances in Tibet, McCain called on President Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Bush declined to do so. The Dalai Lama himself has rejected the idea of a wholesale boycott of the […]
Childe Baracke
By Mark Silk — July 25, 2008
And from the belly of the Street of Fleet, lo there cometh the Scorn of the Times.
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — July 25, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service Anglican bishops march to end global poverty LONDON (RNS) Pausing from their internal debates over homosexuality and women in their ranks, hundreds of Anglican bishops on Thursday (July 24) marched across London to demand an end to global poverty. At the head of the parade, which also included diplomats, politicians […]
Faith can make immigrant abuse a hidden shame
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Ohio-The first time her screams brought police to the house, the Lakewood mother lied. She told the officers that her husband did not strike her. She asked that her anonymity be protected because she fears further angering her husband or his family. She is a Palestinian Muslim who last year took a step almost […]
Court upholds ruling against praying councilman
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
In a decision hailed by supporters as a victory for the separation of church and state, a federal appeals court upheld a Fredericksburg, Va., policy that restricts praying “in Jesus’ name” before city council meetings.
Catholic university withdraws invite to feminist theologian
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
The University of San Diego last week rescinded an invitation to a controversial feminist theologian who had been planning to spend a semester teaching and lecturing on the Roman Catholic campus.
Reid proposes federal anti-polygamy task force
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
WASHINGTON -Law enforcement officials from three Western states urged the creation of a federal task force to combat polygamy on Thursday (July 24) as members of a polygamous sect called it an attack on religious freedom.
Anglican bishops march to end global poverty
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
LONDON -Pausing from their internal debates over homosexuality and women in their ranks, hundreds of Anglican bishops on Thursday (July 24) marched across London to demand an end to global poverty.
COMMENTARY: Raising the bar, not dumbing it down
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
If you share my concern about the spiritual, intellectual and creative impoverishment of American culture, consider what two stuffy academics in Oxford, an American philosopher and Dutch art historian reveal about the nature of cultural transformation. The long shadow cast by authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, philosopher Francis Schaeffer and art historian Hans Rookmaaker, […]
Rowan Williams: A quiet man in a very public job
By Tracy Gordon — July 25, 2008
He leads an international fellowship of 77 million Anglicans but doesn’t like to travel first class. His official residence is a grand palace in London, but he and his family live in small rooms furnished like any other middle-class British home. He is the successor of Sts. Augustine and Thomas Becket, but counts himself a […]
Immigrant abuse often a hidden shame
By Chris Smith — July 25, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service LAKEWOOD, Ohio _ The first time her screams brought police to the house, the Lakewood mother lied. She told the officers that her husband did not strike her. She was thinking of her Muslim immigrant community and the role she was expected to play. Faithful wife. Submissive mother. Mostly, she […]
`Walking with God’ tops best-seller list
By RNS Blog Editor — July 25, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service RELIGION BEST-SELLERS (Editor’s note: This July list is compiled by Publishers Weekly magazine from data received from general independent bookstores, chain stores and wholesalers within the month of June. Copyright 2008 Publishers Weekly. Distributed by Religion News Service.) HARDCOVER 1. “Walking with God: Talk to Him. Hear From Him. Really,” […]
`Walking with God’ tops best-seller list
By Daniel Burke — July 25, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) He leads an international fellowship of 77 million Anglicans but doesn’t like to travel first class. His official residence is a grand palace in London, but he and his family live in small rooms furnished like any other middle-class British home. He is the successor of Sts. Augustine and […]
`Walking with God’ tops best-seller list
By Dick Staub — July 25, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) If you share my concern about the spiritual, intellectual and creative impoverishment of American culture, consider what two stuffy academics in Oxford and an American philosopher and Dutch art historian in Switzerland reveal about the nature of cultural transformation. Let’s start with the Oxford academics, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. […]
Fur real?
By Daniel Burke — July 25, 2008
Italy’s animal rights groups are launching a protest, with a petition drive to get Pope Benedict XVI to stop wearing fur during Vatican ceremonies. “We just want to ask him in a message of love and peace to give a strong signal towards the protection of animals and the environment through a small but very […]
