Monthly Archives: August 2013
Pope Francis taps diplomat Pietro Parolin as Vatican’s new ‘prime minister’
By Alessandro Speciale — August 31, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis' new Secretary of State will replace Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, a trusted aide of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who had been blamed for the mismanagement and scandals that plagued the Vatican in recent years.
Death Sentence for Fort Hood Shooter Sparks Complex Debate about Death Penalty
By MacKenzie Babb — August 30, 2013
A military jury decided this week to recommend the death sentence for convicted Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded another 32 when he opened fire on a building packed with unarmed soldiers and civilians in 2009.
Religion News Service allows readers to judge best Pope Francis artistic rendering
By Wendy Gustofson — August 30, 2013
Religion News Service readers will vote for the best artistic rendering of Pope Francis as part of the nonprofit news site’s first ever art contest. Public voting online begins Tuesday, Sept 3, at: https://religionnews.com Two-dozen artists from the U.S. as well as Canada, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia have submitted their artistic renderings. Submissions will be accepted […]
Mass. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Pledge of Allegiance
By Kimberly Winston — August 30, 2013
(RNS) An atheist couple challenging the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance hopes that the same Massachusetts court that legalized gay marriage can set another precedent against the phrase "under God."
Quote of the Day: Jonathan Rausch of the Brookings Institution
By Kevin Eckstrom — August 30, 2013
“What the gay rights movement is fighting for is not just equality for gays but freedom of conscience to live openly according to their identity. I don’t think we should be in the business of being as intolerant of others as they were to us.” — Jonathan Rausch, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, arguing […]
Prince Charles to attend installation of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
By Trevor Grundy — August 30, 2013
(RNS) Prince Charles will be the first royal to attend the installation of the chief rabbi.
Catching up and catching grace with singer-songwriter Sam Phillips
By Cathleen Falsani — August 30, 2013
PASADENA, Calif. (RNS) Hardships, whether it's a failing economy or a failing marriage, are a kind of stripping away that, while painful, can make room for unimaginable blessings. Just ask singer-songwriter Sam Phillips.
Just War * Damascus prophecy * Therapy ban * Friday’s Religion News Roundup
By Yonat Shimron — August 30, 2013
Ethics experts weigh in on "just war." A prophesy against Damascus. A California appeals court upholds a ban on psychological treatment for gay youth.
Provident Films announces DVD release date for compelling King’s Faith
By Religion News LLC — August 30, 2013
(Nashville, TN. August 30, 2013) – Provident Films and Faith Street Film Partners LLC announce the DVD release date for the inspirational family film KING’S FAITH for October 22, 2013. KING’S FAITH received an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences, media and ministry leaders during its theatrical run during the spring of 2013. The film has […]
National Back to Church Sunday invites you to join its video team: Introducing the Back to Church Video Contest
By Religion News LLC — August 29, 2013
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Aug. 30, 2013 — When you pull out your iPhone is the camera always set on video? Do people at your church tell you that last video you did needs to win an award? Well, how about the next one you shoot winning an award instead? The team behind National Back […]
Religious diversity is increasing at the office, and so are pitfalls
By David Gibson — August 29, 2013
RNS) The American workplace is becoming more religiously diverse and that is raising concerns about employer accommodations for believers -- and increasing the odds for uncomfortable moments around the water cooler. But part of the potential for conflict is also due to the growing number of nonbelievers and the desire by white evangelicals to share their faith.
The ethics of a Syrian military intervention: The experts respond
By Yonat Shimron — August 29, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) As the Obama administration readies for a probable military strike against Syria, Religion News Service asked a panel of theologians and policy experts whether the U.S. should intervene in Syria in light of the regime's use of chemical weapons against civilians.
“Do Your Art” This Labor Day Weekend
By Jana Riess — August 29, 2013
Chad Allen's motivational book and my husband's all-around DIY awesomeness have inspired me lately to "do my art." What about you? What are you passionate about, and how can you make that creative outlet a regular part of your life?
Bestowing the gift of honey on Rosh Hashanah
By Rachel Weston — August 29, 2013
(RNS) The author of "The Fresh Honey Cookbook," a certified beekeeper, offers advice on making foods sweeter for the Jewish New Year.
Study: Too much religion can harm economy
By Trevor Grundy — August 29, 2013
(RNS) The study found that religious people in religious cultures reported better psychological adjustment when their income was low.
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