Latinos Attack PBS for WWII Series
A PBS Documentary film on World War II raises the ire of Latinos for its omission of any Latinos. For more information click onto: http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1607980,00.html
Time Magizine Cover Story “Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public Schools”
This week’s TIME Magazine cover story, "Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public School," argues that academic study of the Bible in public schools is important and needed. Senior religion reporter David Van Biema writes, "Should the Holy Book be on the public-school menu? Yes. It’s the bedrock of Western culture. And it’s constitutional—as …
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PBS to air the Film “Jonestown,” the story about Jim Jones on April 9th
View the story about Jim Jones. Hailed as "surreal and heartbreaking" (The Village Voice) and "chilling" (San Francisco Chronicle), this film reveals the true, tragic story behind enigmatic preacher Jim Jones and the largest mass murder-suicide in history. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/jonestown/index.html
Lost Speeches from Martin Luther King, Jr. Found
Apparently someone has found speeches and documents from Martin Luther King, Jr. that were not identified before. For more information click onto: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070403/ap_en_ot/king_papers
Pentecostalism: PBS to air Special on Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson
PBS to air special on Aimee Semple McPherson Tonight on most PBS stations (check local listings): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/sister/index.html
A Chocolate Sculpture of Jesus unveiled during the Easter season has left a Catholic group infuriated.
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?source=RSS&attr=CBSNewsVideo_2629049&channel=i_video&id=2629049n
Job Market Gains Leave Youth Behind
Read the full report from the Community Service Society: http://us.f552.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=Inbox&login=1&uid=27287#topstory
Bertram M. Beck Institute to Host Symposium on Poverty
CELEBRATING FAITH IN ACTION The Religious Community’s Response to the Challenge of Poverty: "What Works" Monday,16 April 2007 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS McNally Amphitheatre, Fordham University School of Law Lincoln Center Campus, 140 W. 62nd Street, New York, NY Morning Speakers The Reverend Dr. J. Bryan Hehir, Kennedy School of …
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Effective Leadership Conference in NYC
On March 24, 2007 Jeremy Del Rio will be ministering on "Effective Leadership: How to do Ministry the Right Way." For more information go to: http://www.jeremydelrio.com/blog/
Daring in Darfur
Read an excellent article about journalist Ann Curry’s work in Darfur. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/22/arts/television/22curr.html?_r=1&ref=arts&oref=slogin