Although Catholics have a broad presence on the Internet, the most popular Catholic websites and services are highly orthodox, often with a conservative political slant, writes Jeffrey J. Guhin in America magazine (June 20-27). The top five Catholic sites are Catholic Exchange, EWTN, Catholic Answers, Catholic Online and New Advent, according to a December, 2004 report from www.catholicrankings.com. […]
Christian-Muslim dialogue raising new questions in Europe
It is becoming more difficult for the churches to remain at the forefront of dialogue with Islam in the West, according to a recent, unpublished report. From May 18 to May 21, the 25th meeting of the “Journées d’Arras” took place in Moscow. The name “Journées d’Arras” refers to a French town in which a […]
On/File: June 2005
01: AASTHA, India’s leading religious broadcasting station, is being beamed through satellite throughout the world and has recently entered the U.S. market. The U.S. satellite provider DirectTV is now offering the 24-hour channel, which, according to promotional literature, is said to be “America’s first Asian Indian spiritual and cultural network.“ The Mumbai,-based company began broadcasting […]
Findings & Footnotes: June 2005
01: Amidst the flood of articles on Pope Benedict XVI and the future shape of his papacy, some stand out for their in-depth coverage. The New Yorker (May 16) magazine published a lengthy article by Paul Boyer going into the complex background of Vatican II and showing how Benedict’s thought has been shaped by the battle between liberals and […]
Buddhist role in tsunami relief raises religion’s credibility?
Buddhism in Thailand and Sri Lanka is finding new support and interest because of the relief role played by the religion during and after the tsunami, according to Harvard Divinity Bulletin (Spring). The success of the relief effort during the tsunami was due to the consistent support provided by the Buddhist monks. Temples became makeshift hospitals and […]
Iraq conflict shifting to sectarian grounds?
The conflict in Iraq may be moving along more sectarian lines judging by the new wave of violence striking the country, reports the New York Times (May 27). Recent killings of Sunni Muslim Iraqis have fed fears that the now ruling Shiite Muslims are forming death squads, ultimately leading to civil war and a sectarian society. While […]
Turkey’s moderate Islamic course derailed?
Turkey’s attempt to steer a middle ground between secular nationalism and Islamic revivalism appears to be faltering, threatening both religious freedom and its much hoped-for integration into the European Union, writes political scientist Elizabeth Prodromou in the Brandywine Review of Faith & International Affairs (Spring). With the election of the Justice and Development Party (JDP) in 2002, […]
Current Research: June 2005
01: There are more megachurches than originally thought, according to a new survey. Megachurches–those congregations exceeding 2,000 in attendance–were thought by researchers to number only about 850. However, a new survey by Scott Thumma of Hartford Seminary and Leadership Network, now estimates that there are at least 1,200 and perhaps as many as 1,500 to 1,600 […]
Scales measuring religious beliefs, behavior proliferate
As more social scientists study religion, there has been a significant growth of new scales and measurements to gauge religious beliefs and practices– enough to make it difficult for scholars to communicate with each other. Science & Theology News (June) reports that it is especially in the burgeoning field exploring the connections between faith, spirituality and health […]
New conservative fusion on foreign policy, life issues?
A “new fusionism” linking pro-life social conservatives and foreign policy neoconservatives is taking place based around the common concerns of traditional values and reasserting American moral purpose, writes Jody Bottum in First Things magazine (June/July). When conservatives speak of “fusionism” they usually hearken back to the marriage between libertarians and traditional conservatives in the 1960s over their […]
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