Monthly Archives: September 2014
US Cardinal Raymond Burke mounts defense on Catholic teaching on divorce
By David Gibson — September 30, 2014
(RNS) Public disagreements over whether the Roman Catholic Church can change its teachings on Communion for remarried Catholics are growing sharper on the eve of a major Vatican summit.
Why multigenerational house sharing may be the wave of the future
By Tom Ehrich — September 30, 2014
(RNS) — Multigenerational living requires patience and clear boundaries in parenting and in space. It helps to have enough rooms to escape each other.
In Israel, biblical land-use laws call for creative workarounds
By Michele Chabin — September 30, 2014
JERUSALEM (RNS) The sabbatical-year prohibitions include sowing, planting, pruning, reaping, harvesting and improving the land. But many Jews have found loopholes and workarounds.
Mormon feminism makes slow progress — but it IS progress
By Jana Riess — September 30, 2014
A black woman prayed from the pulpit! References were made to Heavenly Mother! So why are some Mormon feminists saying the progress is too little, too late?
Tensions at Episcopal Church’s oldest seminary reflect larger crisis in future of theology schools
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 30, 2014
(RNS) It's unclear whether eight faculty resigned or were effectively fired, and what the future holds for the Episcopal Church's flagship seminary.
Halal KFC * Bible Museum * Bishop Finn: Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — September 30, 2014
Colonel Sanders tries to be more Muslim than the imams. The Vatican is investigating KC's Bishop Finn. And the Hobby Lobby Bible museum, soon to be built in the heart of the nation's capital, gets an official name. (And it's not "Hobby Lobby Bible Museum.")
Huckabee’s math doesn’t add up — Evangelical turnout couldn’t reverse 2012 election
By Tobin Grant — September 30, 2014
Huckabee is dead wrong. Evangelicals could never, ever have changed the 2012 results.
On International Blasphemy Rights Day, I stand with Raif Badawi and against Saudi Arabia
By Brian Pellot — September 30, 2014
Last year a Saudi court convicted Raif Badawi of “insulting Islam” for setting up a website to foster open discussion of religion. He now faces 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes. Badawi is one of many victims of victimless thought crimes who need our support.
Museum of the Bible aims for timeless name, imagery
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 30, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Steve Green says the $800 million museum will show "the Bible speaks for itself."
Quote of the Day: Sen. Ted Cruz
By Ron Ribiat — September 29, 2014
“We stand for life. We stand for marriage. We stand for Israel. We bring back jobs and opportunity and unleash small businesses to make it easier for people to achieve the American dream. We abolish the IRS. We repeal Common Core.” — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas speaking at the Values Voter Summit on Friday (Sept. […]
And the winner is . . .
By Jana Riess — September 29, 2014
The Mormon personal essay contest has been judged. Announcing the winner and the honorable mentions . . .
Why Chris Christie and Jeb Bush were snubbed by social conservative leaders
By David Gibson — September 29, 2014
(RNS) Their absence at the Values Voter Summit could hurt the New Jersey governor and the brother of the former president with conservative Christians who are key to winning the GOP presidential primaries.
Catholic bishop in England resigns over affair with woman, calls decision ‘liberating’
By Trevor Grundy — September 29, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) "In some respects I feel very calm," said Kieran Conry. "It is liberating. It is a relief." But it may not be the end of the matter for the former Roman Catholic leader.
Unhappy Republicans, satisfied Democrats
By Mark Silk — September 29, 2014
And unlike the Democrats, the pressure on Republicans is to move further away from the center.
When it comes to butts, Nicki Minaj isn’t the issue
By Laura Turner — September 29, 2014
Nicki Minaj has come under fire from a Christian blogger (surprise!). Why she's not the issue.
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