Monthly Archives: November 2014
Why transgender issues are Humanist issues
By Chris Stedman — November 28, 2014
Two of the core principles of Humanism are the value of the individual and rational, evidenced-based thinking. Our culture is failing miserably at both when it comes to the transgender community—which is why Humanist voices are greatly needed.
12 Advent calendars that are just as commercialized as Christmas
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 28, 2014
(RNS) While many lament the commercialization of Christmas, others aren't letting Advent escape without a price tag.
Black Friday bargains: Six brands featuring the Bible (+ 3 that don’t anymore)
By Tobin Grant — November 28, 2014
From fashion to fast food, you may pick up a Bible verse as part of your shopping spree.
Combating anti-Semitism on campus? There’s an app for that
By Lauren Markoe — November 26, 2014
(RNS) A new app helps college students act against anti-Semitism.
To fight Ebola, African religious leaders draw safe practices road map
By Fredrick Nzwili — November 26, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The road map includes actions to fight stigma, discrimination and misinformation and a retooling of burial practices to ensure religious communities burying their dead are using safe practices to avoid infection.
Is Benedict XVI the REAL pope? 4 factors fueling Vatican conspiracy theories
By David Gibson — November 26, 2014
When Benedict XVI stunned Catholics by announcing that he would resign, it immediately sparked concerns – which were dismissed just as quickly – that having an ex-pope around could undermine the legitimacy of his successor. Now those fears are emerging again as conservative Catholics continue to express doubts about the agenda of Pope Francis while Benedict remains a player in intrachurch debates.
Thanksgiving shopping: Gobble, gobble
By Jana Riess — November 26, 2014
Of course we have to pile into the car on a national holiday in order to shop because if we don’t buy that flat screen today, right now, the terrorists will win.
4 things HIV can teach us about fighting Ebola (COMMENTARY)
By Dale Hanson Bourke — November 26, 2014
(RNS) AIDS has gone from being viewed as a terrifying plague to being understood as a chronic and preventable disease. While Ebola continues to cause great fear and confusion, there are lessons to learn from combating HIV/AIDS.
Hobby Lobby president’s Bible curriculum shelved by Oklahoma school district
By Adelle M. Banks — November 26, 2014
(RNS) "In summary, the topic of a Bible course in the Mustang School District is no longer a discussion item nor is there a plan to provide such a course in the foreseeable future," Mustang Public Schools Superintendent Sean McDaniel said.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – Nov. 28
By Religion News LLC — November 26, 2014
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Due to pledge be sure to check local listings. Show #1813 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on November 28 (check local listings). Camden’s Father Michael Doyle – Lucky Severson reports on the long, loving ministry […]
HBO’s pending Scientology doc likely to anger Tom Cruise
By Maria Puente — November 26, 2014
(RNS) The film is reportedly based on the book “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright.
3 things Pope Francis hopes to accomplish in Turkey
By Josephine McKenna — November 26, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) There are so few Christians in this overwhelmingly Muslim country that Pope Francis is leaving the armored popemobile at home. So why is he going at all?
Pilgrim-igrants * Ferguson Theology * Papal Zingers: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — November 26, 2014
Guns v. God in DC. Pardoning turkeys -- and people? Inconvenient sabbath, chopped liver pie for Thanksgiving, and the "turkey man" who passed up chemo to cook for the homeless.
Why the post-racial label only perpetuates racism (COMMENTARY)
By Hussein Rashid — November 25, 2014
(RNS) Racism is not about racists. It is about power that is directed against marginalized groups to keep them marginalized.
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