Negative Fatherhood on TV Highlights Missing Role Models
A National Fatherhood Initiative report analyzes prime time portrayals across six networks in March and April 2000. It finds an overabundance of negative father figures, with dads shown as involved yet incompetent, while mothers are portrayed more positively in select shows, prompting concerns that television undermines responsible fatherhood as a cultural ideal.
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America
National
NFI
Wade Horn
ABC
CBS
Fox
NBC
UPN
Family Law
Third Watch
Homer Simpson
Aletha Houston
University of Kansas
Dr. Horn
Dharma and Greg
American Family Association Journal
Titus
Pop Titus
Christopher
Pop
McManus
Bethesda
Mormon Faith Education at Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City
The Associated Press reports Mormon leaders aim to educate visitors about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the 2002 Winter Games without aggressive proselytizing. Museum exhibits, concerts by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and temple square pamphleteering shape the outreach while Hinsley cautions against relying on the Olympics for conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Marjorie Draper Conder
Museum of Church History and Art
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Utah
Conder
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Gordon B. Hinckley
Hinckley
Temple Square
Janette
Ray Beckham
Church
Beckhams
Interfaith Council
Converging cultures at Houston Vietnam Buddhist Center
In Sugarland Houston area a ten acre Vietnam Buddhist Center unites Vietnamese immigrants teaching ancient ways to children while aiding newcomers. Abbot Thich Nguyen Hanh recalls persecution in Vietnam and emphasizes compassion as monks guide about 4,000 weekly worshippers.
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Thich Nguyen Hanh
Vietnam Buddhist Center
Sugarland
Texas
Houston
Los Angeles
Little Saigon Radio
Hanh
Vietnam
South China Sea
Tibet
America
Lama Surya Das
Surya Das
Jeffrey Miller
Long Island
Asia
Christmas Advent Events At Area Churches In Odessa
Odessa area churches announce Advent and Christmas programs across many houses of worship. Antioch Christian Church hosts youth programs, caroling, a chili cookoff, and the Once upon a Child musical. Asbury offers cantatas and candlelight services. First Baptist presents The Living Christmas Tree with ticketed performances. Bethany Christian schedules Christmas programs and a tea, while First Christian wraps gifts at Music City Mall. Various churches host candlelight services, carols, and nativity events through Dec 24 and beyond, with contact numbers for details.
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Antioch Christian Church
Maple Ave
Asbury United Methodist Church
E. University Blvd
First Baptist Church
N. Lee Ave
Bethany Christian Church
N. Everglade Ave
First Christian Church
Music City Mall
Highland United Methodist Church
N. Dixie Blvd
Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord
Grandview Ave
Odessa Christian Faith Center
Andrews Hwy
Heirborn Express
St. John’s Episcopal Church
County Road West
Call
Second Baptist Church
E. 17Th St
University Heights Baptist Church
Tanglewood
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Opessa
Michael
Vania Grandi
Associated Press
First Presbyterian Church
N. Sam Houston Ave
St. Luke’s United
Methodist Church
E. 42Nd St
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