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 →

June 12, 2009

Read more of the Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly interview with the Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton. More →

June 12, 2009

Read Morehouse College president Robert Franklin’s sermon preached at the Riverside Church installation of the Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton. More →

June 12, 2009

Read more of Judy Valente’s interview about Thomas Merton with Brother Paul Quenon at Gethsemani Abbey: Q: Describe for me what you think is the essence of the Trappist life. A: Well, the essence of the Trappist life would be … More →

June 4, 2009

Read excerpts from THOMAS MERTON: A LIFE IN LETTERS: The Essential Collection edited by Willam H. Shannon and Christian M. Bochen (HarperOne, 2008): November 10, 1958 …It seems to me that, as a contemplative, I do not need to lock … More →

June 4, 2009

With thanks to W. Gay Reading Jr. and James D. Birchfield, Curator of Rare Books at the University of Kentucky.

June 4, 2009

Some parents rely only on God, not a doctor, to heal their children. As a result, many pass away because they are not diagnosed and do not receive proper treatment. Should there be any exemptions from prosecution because of religious faith? More →

May 15, 2009

[MYPLAYLIST=13] BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: As Christians celebrate Easter and their belief that Jesus rose from the dead, hope is a central theme. Hope also has been prominent in the life and music of Gospel singer Wintley Phipps. Phipps has been … More →

April 10, 2009

hispanic, latino, holy week, semana santa, jesus, resurrection More →

April 3, 2009

BOOK REVIEW The Grandeur of God and the Life of a Poet by David E. Anderson Father Hopkins said the only true literary critic is Christ. — John Berryman, “Eleven Addresses to the Lord” “If I had not discovered Hopkins, … More →

March 20, 2009