Religion on TV and moral tone in media critique
Rabbi Rudin of the American Jewish Committee argues that media coverage of religion has improved but remains uneven, citing programs like Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly and controversial shows such as Amazing Grace Nothing Sacred and Seinfeld's rabbi. He notes religious leaders' varied reactions and urges responsible, professional coverage of faith.
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America
Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
Public Broadcasting System
Bob Abernethy
NBC
TVV
Patty Dicke
Duke
Father Ray
Seinfeld
Rudin
Well Wise and Whole Workshop and Local Events Overview
The Franciscan Center hosts a one day aging workshop by Richard Johnson on November 1 from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. St Josephs Hospital Health Center and St Elizabeth Medical Center collaborate with the Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order. Johnson leads on aging issues and lifelong wellness and adult child parent relationships. Also on November 1 the Fallen Leaves Mass at St Lucys Church honors the dead with a community feast to follow in the gym. Admission to the feast is free, donations accepted, and attendees should bring a non perishable item. Additional events include a 23rd annual Churchmouse Harvest Bazaar at First United Methodist Church of Minoa from 9 a m to 3 p m November 1 with lunch available. a Bazaar and Craft Fair at Andrews Memorial United Methodist Church November 8. a Marian Center talk by Rev James Fritzen November 6. and a roast beef dinner at Pennellville United Methodist Church November 8 to raise funds. For more information call the provided numbers.
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Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Richard Johnson
Franciscan Center
Grant Blvd
St. Lucy’s Church
Gifford St
St. Lucy's Gymnasium
First United Methodist Church of
Minoa
Hast Ave
Andrews Memorial United Methodist Church
Church St
North
Syracuse
Pennellville
McClain
Jesus
Christ Episcopal
Tim Smith
Aidan Licari
Toolen Institute
Protestants recall Luther boldness on Reformation
Protestant congregations mark Halloween as the anniversary of Luther challenging the Roman Catholic Church and launching the Protestant Reformation. Pastor Larry White notes the day invites unity and living by Reformational principles daily. Luther posted the 95 theses in 1517 sparking debate and excommunication for his stance on salvation by faith alone.
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Martin Luther
Larry White
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
Baldwinsville
Luther
Wittenberg
Germany
White
Jesus Christ
Reformed Presbyterian Church Teaches Reformation Doctrine
Pastor Ken Smith explains Reformation doctrine at the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Syracuse. Classes on Reformation teachings are held Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 2517 S. Salina St. The church emphasizes repentance faith and Bible study as central to Protestant faith and plans to observe Reformation Day with sermons on Sundays.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
S. Salina St
Ken Smith
Smith
Martin Luther
Radical church service blends rock and shorts in Alabama
In Fairhope Alabama Jubilee Shores United Methodist Church meets in a former fitness center with coffee donuts and rock and reggae. Pastor Brad McClain explains the goal to reach people turned off by traditional liturgy. The church omits Gloria Patri Apostles Creed and Lord's Prayer while keeping hymns and readable prayers. Members say the style aims for accessibility and relevance to unchurched seekers.
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Fairhope
Ala
Brad McClain
McClain
Jubilee Shores United Methodist Church
Grand Hotel
Jubilee Shores
Greg Bordenkircher
Bordenkircher
Mobile
Charles Ann
Church Growth Inc
Monrovia
Calif
Albright slams bill on religious persecution
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright criticized the Freedom from Religious Persecution Act at The Catholic University of America in Washington. She warned it would create an artificial hierarchy of rights, add bureaucracy, and constrain U.S. foreign policy flexibility while industries oppose its power to halt most aid to offending nations.
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Madeleine Albright
U.S
White House
Albright
Catholic University of America
Washinge’ton
United States
Reuters
Abligion T
Feast days and observances in the religion calendar
The calendar lists upcoming observances including Tuesday the Feast of St Jude, noted as a martyr in Persia alongside St Simon. Friday marks Reformation Day, noted as the 480th anniversary of Martin Luther and his 95 theses at Castle Church in Wittenberg. November 1 All Saints Day is described as a holy day for Romar observance.
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Jude
Hepalesa
Simon
Persia
Martin Luther
Castle Church
Wittenberg
Romar
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A. James Rudin
Religion News Service
Johnson
American Association
St. Louis
St. Lucy’s
Marian Center
James Fritzen
St. Stephen’s Church
Phoenix
Central New York Marian Center
Taft Road
By Heather Wood
Wrnter
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
Rg Gana
Tom
Peter Chen
Siall Pho
Sovereign Baptist Church
Grange
God
Pastor Larry White
Methodist
Kristen Campbell
Ann
Bill
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