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29 Sep
The Secretive World Behind One of the Largest Polygamous Cults in the U.S.
The shocking news of polygamous cults has sparked a national dialogue on religious sects. Splintered from and repudiated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, these secretive families exist in a world far removed from mainstream American culture. Yet for Brian Mackert, life inside this... More
25 Sep
Guideposts Expands Military Outreach Programs
Pawling, New York (9/08) ... Top officials from Guideposts, including President and CEO Richard V Hopple; Vice President of Ministries Reverend Dr. Pablo R. Diaz and Guideposts advisor, Chaplain (Major General) US Army Retired G.T. Gunhus, the former Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. Army from 1999-200... More
25 Sep
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Program Listings for September 26, 2008
** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** This week's edition of the PBS newsmagazine program RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY #1204 (distributed Friday, September 26 at 5 p.m., check local listings) will feature the following reports: * America's Economic Crisis - Bob Abernethy is joined... More
25 Sep
Faith Leaders from Across Ohio Join Forces
COLUMBUS - Religions have different beliefs and different philosophies but each has its own Golden Rule. That shared belief in the value of doing unto others unites a broad coalition of faith leaders in support of a YES vote on Issue 5 and a NO vote on Issue 6. Faith leaders will discuss their views... More
24 Sep
The Humane Society of the United States presents Eating Mercifully Film Screening
The premiere of Eating Mercifully, a new short film that explores the intersection of animal welfare and religion, will be shown to clergy and invited guests on Saturday evening at Washington National Cathedral. As Christians learn about factory farming and the conditions in which animals are raised... More
24 Sep
Merton Institute Presents Conference on Contemplative Living
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 23, 2008. -- Presented by The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living in cooperation with the Fetzer Institute, this conference commemorates the 40th anniversary of Thomas Merton's death. It honors his personal vision that concerned individuals would gather to dialogue, in a... More
24 Sep
Back To Basics: Discovering The Jewish Roots To Scripture
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - Past rabbinic commentators focused on the micro level; explaining an unfamiliar term, grammatical construction, or clarifying an odd turn of phrase in biblical verses. However, it is rare to find an authority to ask or answer the story-level questions that any thoughtful reader m... More
22 Sep
Religious Utilize Technology to Create Forum for Voicing Christian Values
SILVER SPRING, MD - With the campaigning for the U.S. presidential election at full swing, voters now have a resource to aid them in connecting on the issues of concern to many Christians. A weekly elections blog, along with prayer and voter preparation resources recently launched by the Sisters of... More
22 Sep
Powerful stories of grief in new book yield insight into the crises Americans face
"Christians who are looking for theologically nuanced ways of thinking about suffering can learn much from this brief book." -Publishers Weekly Louisville, KY- When bad things happen, we are often inclined to ask the ever-persistent questions: Why? If there is really a God, why would he let somethin... More
22 Sep
Religion Newswriters Association announces 2008 contest winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Religion Newswriters Association today announced the winners of its 2008 contests for excellence in religion reporting in the mainstream media The organization, which has more than 550 members and subscribers, awarded nearly $10,000 in prizes at its annual banquet, held Sept.... More
