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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.
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Florida megachurch pastor Joel Hunter says evangelicalism is changing, strong interfaith relationships are important, and faith communities should support a broad public policy agenda.
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August 7, 2009: Joel Hunter Interview
"People think the church can save the country, when really some types of political responsibility can save the church," says megachurch pastor Joel Hunter
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August 7, 2009: Mark Pinsky on Joel Hunter
There’s a seismic struggle going on for leadership in the evangelical world, and Joel Hunter has planted his flag with more moderate, centrist evangelicals, according to veteran religion reporter Mark Pinsky.
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Health Care Reform: Religious Leaders Lobby Congress
"We need health care reform and we need it today," says Rev. Jennifer Thomas of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City.
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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.
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Burcu Munyas: Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Burcu Munyas, program manager for Catholic Relief Services, discusses the difficulties her agency faces trying to get food and other relief supplies to desperate people in Gaza.
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Tod Lindberg: Religion, Politics, and Foreign Policy
Political philosopher Tod Lindberg, author of "The Political Teachings of Jesus," reflects on the role of values in presidential approaches to foreign policy and how to translate ethics into policy.
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Harry Knox: Serving on the Faith-Based Council
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's religion and faith director, Harry Knox, offers his perspective on the workings of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
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May 1, 2009: Religion and Obama’s First 100 Days
Faith-based organizations are making their own assessments of the president's first 100 days. Some see a chance for new partnerships. Others say religious outreach hasn't been inclusive enough.
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