Monthly Archives: March 2014
Obama asked to pressure Saudis to revise offending textbooks
By Lauren Markoe — March 27, 2014
(RNS) Some are urging President Obama to apply pressure on King Abdullah to revise school textbooks that disparage Christians, label Jews "pigs," and teach that execution is an Islamic response to gay sex.
Quote of the Day: President Obama
By Ron Ribiat — March 27, 2014
“His job is a little more elevated. We’re down on the ground dealing with the often profane, and he’s dealing with higher powers.” — President Obama, talking about Pope Francis after their first meeting on Thursday.
English priest shadows women bishops for a job she can’t have — yet
By Adelle M. Banks — March 27, 2014
(RNS) The Rev. Sue Pinnington chose to spend her sabbatical exploring the roles of women bishops in hopes that she can bring back what she learned about leadership to members of the Church of England.
“LDS Living” gently criticizes gender inequality in raising Mormon kids
By Jana Riess — March 27, 2014
LDS Living says that Mormon boys and girls should have equal standards for modesty, technology, and the recognition of their accomplishments.
Kenyan Christian leaders oppose polygamy bill
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 27, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The bill's passage would allow men to marry as many women as they want. It awaits the president's signature.
Have a Little Faith Video: The atheist church
By Sally Morrow — March 27, 2014
Singing, ice breakers and talks on science are all part of the Sunday Assembly, a gathering of atheists. Zach Anner, host of SoulPancake, meets with Sarah, an atheist at the Sunday Assembly in L.A. that is a, "godless congregation that celebrates life."
Pope Francis hosts President Obama for talks on poverty, health care and immigration
By Eric J. Lyman — March 27, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) According to an official statement from the Vatican, Pope Francis and President Obama discussed immigration reform and "the exercise of the rights to religious freedom, life and conscientious objection."
A papal audience * A shocking reversal * Bacon flavors: Thursday’s Roundup
By Yonat Shimron — March 27, 2014
President Obama had a 52-minute audience with Pope Francis. World Vision does an about-face on same-sex marriage. Ritz releases a kosher-certified, bacon-flavored cracker.
Slow church movement fights the ‘McDonaldization’ of church
By Bob Smietana — March 27, 2014
(RNS) The book’s authors are part of a loose network of writers, friends, theologians and pastors who apply the lessons of the slow food movement to congregational life.
Will Scotus let religious freedom trump gender equity?
By Mark Silk — March 26, 2014
That's the central question in Sibelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., though you could hardly tell it from Tuesday's oral argument. My guess is that the Court's answer will be no.
World Vision reverses course on same-sex marriage policy
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 26, 2014
(RNS) After announcing earlier this week that it would no longer define marriage as between a man and a woman in its employee conduct manual, Christian relief organization World Vision reversed course on Wednesday (March 26).
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis fired ‘Bishop Bling.’ Will more follow?
By David Gibson — March 26, 2014
(RNS) The news that Pope Francis has fired the German churchman known as “Bishop Bling” set off speculation that other dismissals could be in the offing. Don’t hold your breath. Here’s why.
COMMENTARY: Islam does not have a monopoly on ‘Allah’
By Salaam Bhatti — March 26, 2014
(RNS) Muslims have no more of a monopoly on the term "Allah" than Jews have a monopoly on monotheism.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – March 28
By Religion News LLC — March 26, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visitwww.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1730 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on March 28 (check local listings). Bi-Vocational Pastors – To care for their families, and also lead their congregations, more and more ministers are working two jobs. Saul Gonzalez reports from Tennessee on pastors concerned that their secular […]
Quote of the Day: Timberlake Christian School
By Ron Ribiat — March 26, 2014
“We believe that unless Sunnie as well as her family clearly understand that God has made her female and her dress and behavior need to follow suit with her God-ordained identity, that TCS is not the best place for her future education.” — Timberlake Christian School in Forest, Va., in a letter the family of […]
