Monthly Archives: August 2013
COMMENTARY: Labor Day and the unions’ forgotten religious roots
By Adon Taft — August 29, 2013
(RNS) Overlooked in the decline of organized labor is what religion-and-economics expert Lew Daly calls “arguably the deepest, most serious problem” in unions today: “the corrosion wrought by secularism” in both unions and society at large.
Dominican Sisters of Mary Conquer Billboard Charts, Remain at No. 1
By Religion News LLC — August 29, 2013
ATLANTA, August 29, 2013 – The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist’s debut CD, MATER EUCHARISTIAE, continues to captivate music fans across the country, landing the No. 1 spot on Billboard magazine’s Classical Overall and Classical Traditional Charts, No. 75 spot on the Top 200 Overall Chart, No. 2 spot on the […]
Pope Francis, Jordan king say dialogue is ‘only option’ in Syria conflict
By Alessandro Speciale — August 29, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Catholic Church has been following with concern the radicalization of Syria's civil war. The country hosts a sizable Christian minority, which has mostly sided with Bashar al-Assad during the two-year long conflict.
Physicians group blames government for Myanmar religious strife
By Richard S. Ehrlich — August 29, 2013
(RNS) "The Burmese government must make a concerted effort to allow an effective investigation into these abuses and hold perpetrators accountable," Physicians for Human Rights concluded in its report.
Quote of the Day: Army prosecutor Col. Michael Mulligan
By Kevin Eckstrom — August 29, 2013
“Do not be fooled. He is not giving his life. We are taking his life. This is not his gift to God. This is his debt to society.” — Army Col. Michael Mulligan, the lead prosecutor in the case against convicted Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan, before Hasan was sentenced to death for the […]
Pope’s selfie
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — August 29, 2013
The internet is loving this photo from the Vatican’s newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano:
Sinful goats * Sexpo Salvation * American ATHE1ST : Thursday’s Religion News Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — August 29, 2013
(RNS) More wackiness from Pat Robertson. There's signs of the End Times if you just look up in the sky (near an airport). And how could such a cute little goat be so sinful? All that and more in today's Roundup.
Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Sunday Bulletin Artwork Now Available in Electronic Form
By Religion News LLC — August 28, 2013
Fairfax, Virginia – For over 15 years, Eastern Christian Bulletin Service has been providing printed, full-color Sunday Bulletin Covers to over 300 Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic parishes throughout the US and Canada. Designed and produced uniquely for each week of each calendar year, they include a color icon suitable for each Sunday – the […]
Theosis Completes First Year of Publication
By Religion News LLC — August 28, 2013
Fairfax, Virginia – Theosis: Spiritual Reflections from the Christian East has completed its first full year of publication with the August 2013 issue. The monthly magazine from Eastern Christian Publications is a small format, full color, pocket-size booklet that contains a collection of educational essays by leading scholars and daily prayers for the saints and […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – August 30
By Religion News LLC — August 28, 2013
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show # 1652 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on August 30 (check local listings). Sister Joan Chittister – Sister Joan Chittister, author of more than 40 books on the spiritual life that have sold more […]
American Atheists leader wins fight for ‘ATHE1ST’ license plate
By Kimberly Winston — August 28, 2013
(RNS) "'Atheist’ is not an offensive or objectionable word anymore than the word ‘Jew’ or ‘Christian’ or ‘man’ or ‘woman’ is,” said David Silverman, president of the New Jersey-based American Atheists.
From Bullets to Burnings: Religion & Violence in America
By Tiffany McCallen — August 28, 2013
Religion News Service’s regional hubs — the Faith & Values news sites — debut their first team series, “From Bullets to Burnings: Religion & Violence in America.” Part 1: The Business of Church Safety In its first weeklong series, Faith & Values news explores what happens when violence crosses thresholds in churches, synagogues and mosques. […]
Crowds recall the faith that animated MLK’s unfinished dream
By Lauren Markoe and Adelle M. Banks — August 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) "We can never forget as we celebrate, as we remember ... that it was that faith and the spirit of God itself that fueled, that infused the movement that led to great change and transformation," said the Rev. Bernice King.
Quote of the Day: Actress Gloria Loring
By Kevin Eckstrom — August 28, 2013
“I just keep thinking of her mother and father watching this. Oh, Lord, have mercy.” — Actress Gloria Loring, mother to singer Robin Thicke, after her son’s appearance with a scantily clad and gyrating Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards. She was quoted by Yahoo OMG Insider.
Another way for Jews to atone this Yom Kippur: the eScapegoat
By Lauren Markoe — August 28, 2013
(RNS) The interactive eScapegoat site asks participants their age, but not their name, and provides space for typing in their sins. Since its Aug. 8 debut, more than 10,000 people have submitted their sins.
