Monthly Archives: September 2013
Obama tells Rouhani he’s concerned about jailed U.S. pastor Saeed Abedini
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 28, 2013
(RNS) In a 15-minute phone call that included other issues, President Obama expressed his concern about three American citizens held in Iran, including a U.S. pastor who has been imprisoned for a year.
Survey: Hispanics like Pope Francis and the Democratic Party
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 27, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) Hot button issues with conservative Christians, such as abortion and same-sex marriage, are not as critical to Hispanics. Topping their list of critical issues: jobs and unemployment, health care costs and the quality of public schools.
Minister-turned-atheist Teresa MacBain loses Harvard job after inflating resume
By Kimberly Winston — September 27, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) “I have committed a grave error in judgment that I deeply regret,” minister-turned-atheist Teresa MacBain wrote. “While I did not do anything with malice or with intention to harm others, my actions were still wrong.”
Faithful to the end: An interview with Eugene Peterson
By Jonathan Merritt — September 27, 2013
One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry.
A New Gospel for Labor?
By Mark Silk — September 27, 2013
A retiring labor leader uses Pentecost to urge his troops forwards.
Because Every Bible Needs Cartoons
By Jana Riess — September 27, 2013
The cartoonist and I have been working on the final revisions to The Twible, which will be out in November. Because I am drowning in said revisions I am posting some of his awesome cartoons today instead of writing a real blog post. The kind that requires thinking and stuff. Some of the book’s 50+ […]
Saint G.K. Chesterton? Some delight, others worry about effort to canonize writer
By Trevor Grundy — September 27, 2013
(RNS) Canonizing the 300-pound cigar-chomping writer would delight his legion of fans but disappoint Jews who say Chesterton was anti-Semitic.
Billy Graham’s grandson: evangelicals ‘worse’ than Catholics on sex abuse
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 26, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) "Protestants can be very arrogant when pointing to Catholics," said Boz Tchividjian, a grandson of evangelist Billy Graham and executive director of Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE), which has investigated sex abuse allegations.
Big in Texas: Religious liberty in the public square
By Brian Pellot — September 26, 2013
Advocates enter the church-state debate at Religion Newswriters Association’s pre-conference in Austin, Texas.
Hobby Lobby’s Steve Green unveils ‘oldest Jewish prayer book ever found’
By Lauren Markoe — September 26, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) The 9th century prayerbook -- a rare complete codex in its original tan-colored binding -- includes a listing of the 100 Benedictions, or blessings some observant Jews say daily.
Photo Slideshow: A day in the life of a Mormon missionary
By Sally Morrow — September 26, 2013
While carrying out their mission, Mormon missionaries spend time studying, teaching and spreading their message door-to-door with strangers. See what an average day on a mission looks like for two women called to carry out their mission in Independence, Mo.
Jeremiah 29:11 is not about you
By Jonathan Merritt — September 26, 2013
The famous verse is one of the most misunderstood.
Dominican Sisters of Mary hold the No. 1 spot on the Billboard chart for sixth consecutive week
By Religion News LLC — September 26, 2013
ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2013 – The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist’s debut CD, MATER EUCHARISTIAE, continues to be a bestselling album, securing the No. 1 spot on Billboard magazine’s Classical Traditional Charts for the sixth consecutive week. Amy Grant, the bestselling contemporary Christian music singer of all time and a multiple Grammy […]
Ligonier Ministries and Dr. R.C. Sproul Announce New Vice President of Broadcasting
By Religion News LLC — September 26, 2013
Ligonier Ministries, home of the daily radio broadcast Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul, announced Mr. Lee Webb has joined the ministry as Vice President of Broadcasting. Lee will serve as announcer of the daily radio broadcast and will oversee the ministry’s media outreach. “I am excited that Lee is with us,” states Dr. Sproul. […]
First the Nones, now the Spirituals
By Mark Silk — September 26, 2013
It may be time to start differentiating Americans into three groups -- the Religious, the Secular, and the Spiritual.
