by Bob Allen | Dec 13, 2005 | News
Jesus would not shop at Wal-Mart, according to new television ads and a letter signed by religious leaders. “Our faith teaches us ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,'” began the 30-second TV spot, which aired Friday in Alabama,...
by Bob Allen | Dec 12, 2005 | News
Religious leaders–including presidents of three large black Baptist conventions–have joined rappers, actors, politicians and grassroots organizers of hip-hop culture in seeking clemency for Stan “Tookie” Williams, co-founder of the notorious...
by Bob Allen | Dec 12, 2005 | News
Progressive religious leaders on Friday mailed a letter asking senators to reject the “manipulation of faith” in debate over the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. Alarmed by news reports about conservative religious groups portraying...
by Cliff Vaughn | Dec 9, 2005 | News
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” highlights family both on screen and off. Not only does the story revolve around four siblings separated from parents, but the production itself of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale mirrored...
by Bob Allen | Dec 9, 2005 | News
Rather than singing “O Come All Ye Faithful” on Dec. 25, mega-churches this year are opting instead for “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Because Christmas this year falls on a Sunday, some of America’s prominent evangelical...
by Bob Allen | Dec 8, 2005 | News
Religious leaders from various faith groups met Dec. 1 with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss poverty concerns before she participates in the World Trade Organization meeting in Hong Kong in mid-December. The delegation of Jewish, Christian and...
