Monthly Archives: April 2014
Cliven Bundy is Mormon? Noooooooo
By Jana Riess — April 30, 2014
So Cliven Bundy, the right-wing rancher who made news for opposing the federal government and then for making racist remarks, turns out to be Mormon. Terrific.
Congress plants ‘Anne Frank’ sapling at U.S. Capitol
By Lauren Markoe — April 30, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) A three-foot sapling grown from the same Amsterdam tree graces the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, a symbol, lawmakers said, of the young girl's abiding faith in humanity.
Cardinal John O’Connor’s advice to writer Stephen Dubner: Pray, study, discern
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 30, 2014
You don't have to be Jewish -- or Catholic -- to learn from the cardinal, son of a convert, about finding what speaks to your soul.
Site of proposed Ground Zero mosque may become a museum
By Omar Sacirbey — April 30, 2014
(RNS) If developer Sharif El-Gamal has his way, the site of the proposed Islamic community center near Ground Zero may become a museum of Islamic culture.
Glenn Beck preaches Mormon theology at Liberty University
By Jonathan Merritt — April 30, 2014
Evangelical super-school Liberty University hosts Glenn Beck. The controversial personality shares Mormon teachings and showcases a valuable Mormon relic.
Quote of the Day: The National Religious Campaign Against Torture
By Kevin Eckstrom — April 30, 2014
Equating baptism to an act of torture like waterboarding is sacrilegious – and particularly surprising coming from you as someone who has publicly professed your Christian faith. — The Rev. Ron Stief, executive director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, in an open letter for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin after she told the […]
Who knew? The late Cardinal John O’Connor’s mother was born Jewish
By David Gibson — April 30, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) It’s hard to think of a Catholic churchman who was more outspoken in defense of Jews and Judaism than the late Cardinal John O’Connor. Now it turns out that the mother of the New York archbishop was actually born Jewish -- and O’Connor apparently never knew.
COMMENTARY: Chanting ‘Osho’ and letting go
By Chhaya Nene — April 30, 2014
PUNE, India (RNS) I had no idea whether I was ready for the Osho International Meditation Resort. But chanting a name other than the divine ones I believe in felt wrong.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – May 2
By Religion News LLC — April 30, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1735 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on May 2 (check local listings). Ministers Without Pulpits – For more and more would-be pastors, the combination of economic recession and mainline decline has severely reduced their chances […]
Victims demand action as Vatican abuse panel gets down to work
By Josephine McKenna — April 30, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican's new commission for the protection of minors, led by Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley, is designed to show the pope’s personal commitment to confront the sex scandals that have shaken the church around the world.
The faith of Emma Stone
By Laura Turner — April 30, 2014
From Jimmy Fallon to Spiderman to the cover of VOGUE, Emma Stone is everywhere right now. Here's the backstory behind the star's faith and upbringing.
Newark Archdiocese wins court case on legality of its headstone business
By Mark Mueller — April 30, 2014
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) The Archdiocese of Newark became the first cemetery operator in New Jersey, religious or otherwise, to enter the lucrative headstone business in April of last year.
REPORT: State Department should double list of worst religious freedom offenders
By Brian Pellot — April 30, 2014
(RNS) The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is calling for the secretary of state to add Syria and seven other countries to the list of worst religious freedom offenders.
Amid widespread discrimination, he ministers to Nairobi’s gays and lesbians
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 30, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The Rev. John Makokha ministers to sexual minorities and counsels family members who find their loved ones’ sexual orientation disturbing. His passion is to see an end to what he calls “religious homophobia.”
8 terrible countries for religious freedom the State Department won’t name
By Brian Pellot — April 30, 2014
The U.S. State Department names and shames eight “Countries of Particular Concern” that severely violate religious freedom rights within their borders. Now an independent watchdog is naming and shaming the State Department, saying its list should be doubled. Here’s a rundown of religious freedom violations in those overlooked eight.
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