Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Baseball and Religion
New York University president John Sexton, former law school dean and distinguished legal scholar, has written a most unusual book: “Baseball as a Road to God.”
Archives: April 2013
Female converts to Islam facing growing scrutiny
BOSTON (RNS) Karen Hunt-Ahmed is part of a growing sorority of female American converts to Islam, especially those who are or were married to Muslim men, who must deal with the perception that they converted to Islam because of domineering boyfriends or husbands.
An old-school confessional revives saying ‘I’m sorry’
DERBY, Conn. (RNS) The Rev. Janusz Kukulka can’t say his parishioners are sinning more — but they sure are lining up at the new confessional booth that’s decidedly old-school.
Monday’s Religion News Roundup: Holocaust survivors * Finding Misha * George Jones
Zubeidat Tsarnaeva’s journey from Joan Jett lookalike to hijab-wearing conspiracy theorist. The mysterious Misha is found in Rhode Island. George Jones and the Christ-haunted South.
Quote of the Day: Focus on the Family president Jim Daly
“As our culture drifts ever further from the truth that each person is created in God’s image, and is therefore of unspeakable value, life will continue to be viewed as a cheap commodity.” – Focus on the Family president Jim Daly, writing in The Washington Post about the need for a “moral and spiritual awakening” [...]
John Paulk, former Christian ex-gay spokesman, recants and apologizes
(RNS) John Paulk, who for years was known as the poster boy for the Christian “ex-gay” movement, says he has come to terms with his sexuality and says he is “truly, truly sorry for the pain I have caused” in supporting the belief that gays can change.
Q&A with Greg Laurie about prayer in times of grief
(RNS) Pastor Greg Laurie, honorary chairman of Thursday’s National Day of Prayer, talked about prayer, grief and what not to say when a friend’s loved one dies.
Armenians cast doubt on ‘Misha’ impact on bombing suspects
WATERTOWN, Mass. (RNS) Two relatives of Tamerlan Tsarnaev say he was influenced by an Armenian convert to Islam named Misha. Armenian Americans say it is very unlikely an Armenian would become a Muslim.
Mormons say they’re OK with change in Scouts’ gay policy
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Mormon officials, who sponsor more Boy Scout troops than any other organization, say they are “satisfied” with the Scouts’ latest compromise on allowing gay members.
Friday’s Religion News Roundup: Ex-ex-gay * Kate Upton fail * Benedict returns
John Paulk is now an ex- ex-gay with an ex-lesbian ex-wife. Benedict XVI is likely to move back to the Vatican in the next few days and becoming a Hasidic Jew helped a former hippie child become less obnoxious in public.
