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September 11, 2009: Islam in Indonesia

September 11, 2009: Islam in Indonesia

In the world's largest Muslim nation, says Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar, "there seems to be a greater willingness both to be openly religious and to be modern and educated at the same."

Posted: Sep 11th, 2009  Comments: 3   Views: 2,051   
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August 21, 2009: Passing the Mantle

August 21, 2009: Passing the Mantle

"We must return to the values that made the black church a true success," says Rev. Mark Whitlock, director of community initiatives at USC's Center for Religion and Civic Culture, where a mentoring program trains African-American clergy in community organizing, economic development, and church leadership strategies.

Posted: Aug 21st, 2009  Comments: 22   Views: 5,801   
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July 24, 2009: Is That All There Is?

July 24, 2009: Is That All There Is?

"The secular age is schizophrenic, or better, deeply cross-purposed" and "very far from settling into a comfortable unbelief," according to Canadian scholar Charles Taylor, author of A SECULAR AGE.

Posted: Jul 24th, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 1,838   
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May 22, 2009: Communities in Prison

May 22, 2009: Communities in Prison

Today there are two million inmates in US prisons and jails, and according to social policy analyst Eric Cadora our overdependence on criminal justice is threatening our cities, communities, and neighborhoods.

Posted: May 22nd, 2009  Comments: 11   Views: 3,613   
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March 20, 2009: Civil Disobedience

March 20, 2009: Civil Disobedience

A philosophy and ethics professor says law and morality are not always the same, and civil disobedience like Tim DeChristopher's can be warranted when "complacency emboldens the power and those laws which are unjust."

Posted: Mar 20th, 2009  Comments: 10   Views: 6,286   
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January 16, 2009: Martin Luther King’s Dream and Obama

January 16, 2009: Martin Luther King’s Dream and Obama

In this historic week, connections between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. are inevitable. Some see the inauguration as a testament to the sacrifice of Rev. King and a powerful expression of hope.

Posted: Jan 16th, 2009  Comments: 15   Views: 10,263   
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RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY/UN FOUNDATION SURVEY EXPLORES RELIGION AND AMERICA’S ROLE IN THE WORLD

RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY/UN FOUNDATION SURVEY EXPLORES RELIGION AND AMERICA’S ROLE IN THE WORLD

Despite a divided view of America’s impact on the world, the vast majority of Americans believe the United States has a moral obligation to be engaged on the international stage, according to a new survey.

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2008  Comments: 0   Views: 1,240   
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September 26, 2008: Rachel Barton Pine Interview

September 26, 2008: Rachel Barton Pine Interview

Read more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly's interview with violinist Rachel Barton Pine.

Posted: Sep 26th, 2008  Comments: 0   Views: 2,034   
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September 26, 2008: Violinist Rachel Barton Pine

September 26, 2008: Violinist Rachel Barton Pine

Our reporter Judy Valente in Chicago has a moving story today of a young violinist, once a child prodigy on her way to world-class status, who was struck down in a terrible accident. But she's coming back now, with great courage and faith.

Posted: Sep 26th, 2008  Comments: 1   Views: 2,720   
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September 19, 2008: Wall Street Ethics

September 19, 2008: Wall Street Ethics

We explore the ethical issues underlying the financial meltdown with Rebecca Blank, an economist, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and co-author of the book "Is the Market Moral?"

Posted: Sep 19th, 2008  Comments: 0   Views: 2,633   
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