Tag: Protestant
Some have said the nomination of Elena Kagan marks the passing of American Protestantism. Others celebrate it as a measure of how far the country has come. More
On April 8, the US and Russia meet in Prague to sign a new arms control agreement. For 65 years, churches and religious groups have been involved in public conversations about the morality of nuclear weapons. More
In his new book on the difference between faith and belief, this Harvard professor and scholar of religion says what it means to be religious is shifting significantly as the 21st century unfolds. More
Read more of Bob Abernethy’s interview in Cambridge, Massachusetts with theologian and Harvard professor Harvey Cox. More
On May 21, 2009 the Moroccan American Cultural Center and the American Jewish Committee sponsored an interfaith panel discussion in New York City on “Women’s Spiritual Voices: Crossing Continents, Finding Common Ground.” Panelists explored the roles of women religious leaders … More
BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: We have a Lucky Severson report now on the divisions in one of the most prominent places of worship in the country—Riverside Church in New York. It’s affiliated with both the American Baptist Churches and the … More
Read more of the Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly interview with the Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton. More
BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: We have a profile today of the great Irish flutist Sir James Galway, talking about what grounds his performances and his life. Bob Faw of NBC News has our report. BOB FAW: In the sublime realm … More
Read more of Kim Lawton’s October 30, 2007 interview with Michael Gerson, author of HEROIC CONSERVATISM. More
Hispanics are now the largest minority in America. Most Latinos are Democrats, but in recent elections, more and more have voted Republican. But the debates over immigration reform could change that, as many Hispanics favor more liberal immigration policies than most Republicans have supported. More