Anniversary service at Church of the Incarnation on UD campus

Filed Under (Reigion Gossip) by Admin on 30-04-2010

On Sunday, from 3-4 p.m., there will be a special service at the Catholic Church of the Incaration on the campus of the University of Dallas. The service is part of the 25th anniverary of the dedication of the church. The church’s music ministry will present a range of sacred pieces, with choir, soloists and instruments.

Scientology run-ins bring warnings

Filed Under (Religion In The News) by Admin on 30-04-2010

Scientology With two recent public confrontations, a year-long, highly publicized drama in the world of Scientology has spilled into the streets of Clearwater.

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Preview of Coming Attractions: Empires, Wars, Politics, and Murder Mysteries

Filed Under (Religion Research) by Admin on 29-04-2010

Paul Harvey

So what can a poor blogmeister do, but sing in a rock-n-roll band, and grade endless end-of-term essays? Preview some coming attractions on the blog, to keep you coming back for more. Translation: my mind is in end-of-semester catatonia, so the best I can do is point you to good stuff that will be coming this way shortly.

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Charles Curran, Catholic priest and theologian at SMU, elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Filed Under (Reigion Gossip) by Admin on 29-04-2010

Charles Curran was once the subject of considerable press attention as a Catholic priest and professor whose views on moral issues put him into conflict with the Vatican officials, including the future Pope Benedict XVI.

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TEXAS FAITH: Should the Pentagon have "disinvited" Franklin Graham?

Filed Under (Reigion Gossip) by Admin on 28-04-2010

The organizers of the National Day of Prayer at the Pentagon drew fire for inviting Franklin Graham to appear at its annual conclave. His views on Islam, including his comments about its treatment of women, prompted protesters to say he shouldn’t appear at the high-profile meeting.

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Scientology Amsterdam faces legal claims for rent arrears

Filed Under (Religion In The News) by Admin on 28-04-2010

Scientology Real Estate corporation Libra International has filed interim injunction procedures against the Church of Scientology in Amsterdam.

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An Interest in Women: The Bellocq Brothers’ Catholic New Orleans

Filed Under (Religion Research) by Admin on 27-04-2010

Paul Harvey

At Killing the Buddha, our contributor Michael Pasquier has posted his first documentary production: “An Interest in Women: The Bellocq Brothers’ Catholic New Orleans.”

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French Muslim: I have mistresses; not multiple wives

Filed Under (Religion In The News) by Admin on 27-04-2010

Lies Hebbadj and his wife A Muslim butcher who could be stripped of his French passport over allegations of polygamy hit back on Monday, insisting that he had not broken the law.

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Glenn Beck, Paige Patterson to Address Class of 2010

Filed Under (Religion Research) by Admin on 26-04-2010

Paul Harvey

I’m so there!

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Weekend Update: Jared Farmer Interview, the Jewish Review of Books, and Empires of Sacrifice

Filed Under (Religion Research) by Admin on 25-04-2010

Paul Harvey

Blogging’s a little light on my end as I limp to the end of the semester, but in the meantime a little weekend roundup for you.

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