NPR Topics: Religion http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1016&ft=1&f=1016 NPR's stories on U.S. and world religion, spirituality, ethics, and moral issues affecting society and culture. Subscribe to NPR Religion RSS feeds. Copyright 2010 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:23:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Religion http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1016&ft=1&f=1016 Excerpt: 'Why I Stayed' Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123417030&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123417030&ft=1&f=1016

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]]> Ted Haggard's Wife: Marriage Stronger After Scandal Gayle Haggard was living the life of her dreams. She was married to the senior pastor of a thriving megachurch, a mother of five, and a faith leader in her own right. But it all came crashing down when she &mdash; along with the rest of the nation &mdash; learned her husband was involved in a years-long sexual relationship with another man. Host Michel Martin speaks with Gayle Haggard, author of the book <em>Why I Stayed,</em> about her marriage, her husband's fall from grace and his sexuality. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123410826&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123410826&ft=1&f=1016 Gayle Haggard was living the life of her dreams. She was married to the senior pastor of a thriving megachurch, a mother of five, and a faith leader in her own right. But it all came crashing down when she — along with the rest of the nation — learned her husband was involved in a years-long sexual relationship with another man. Host Michel Martin speaks with Gayle Haggard, author of the book Why I Stayed, about her marriage, her husband's fall from grace and his sexuality.

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]]> New Documentary Explores History Of Jews and Basketball Long before Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal dominated men’s professional basketball, Jewish basketball teams were all the rage in the early 20th century. A new documentary called “First Basket” takes a look at this piece of basketball history, and how it shaped the start of the NBA. Host Michel Martin speaks with the film's director David Vyorst. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123368994&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123368994&ft=1&f=1016 Long before Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal dominated men’s professional basketball, Jewish basketball teams were all the rage in the early 20th century. A new documentary called “First Basket” takes a look at this piece of basketball history, and how it shaped the start of the NBA. Host Michel Martin speaks with the film's director David Vyorst.

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]]> Baptists In Haiti Could Face U.S. Kidnapping Charges Ten members of a church group tried to take 33 children out of the quake-ravaged nation without permission Friday. The Americans insisted they were only trying to rescue the children, but Haiti's prime minister said it was up to the legal system to decide whether they were acting in good faith or are child traffickers. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123232276&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123232276&ft=1&f=1016 Ten members of a church group tried to take 33 children out of the quake-ravaged nation without permission Friday. The Americans insisted they were only trying to rescue the children, but Haiti's prime minister said it was up to the legal system to decide whether they were acting in good faith or are child traffickers.

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]]> Female Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 54 In Iraq A suicide bomber walking among Shiite pilgrims in northern Baghdad detonated an explosives belt on Monday, killing dozens of people, officials said. The bombing was the first major strike this year against pilgrims making their way to the southern holy city of Karbala to mark a revered day on the Shiite calendar. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:03:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123200923&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123200923&ft=1&f=1016 A suicide bomber walking among Shiite pilgrims in northern Baghdad detonated an explosives belt on Monday, killing dozens of people, officials said. The bombing was the first major strike this year against pilgrims making their way to the southern holy city of Karbala to mark a revered day on the Shiite calendar.

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]]> Parents Tried In Teen's Death Rejected Medicine For the second time in seven months, Oregon authorities are pursuing homicide charges against members of a small religious sect. In both cases, the kids died of treatable conditions, while their parents used prayer, rather than medicine, on them. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123202091&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123202091&ft=1&f=1016 For the second time in seven months, Oregon authorities are pursuing homicide charges against members of a small religious sect. In both cases, the kids died of treatable conditions, while their parents used prayer, rather than medicine, on them.

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]]> Virginia Islamic School's Expansion Met Protests A Northern Virginia community had to decide whether to let a Saudi-funded Islamic school expand to serve more kids. The debate turned to the curriculum at the Islamic Saudi Academy and draws attention to the still-tenuous relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims in America. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:40:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122987391&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122987391&ft=1&f=1016 A Northern Virginia community had to decide whether to let a Saudi-funded Islamic school expand to serve more kids. The debate turned to the curriculum at the Islamic Saudi Academy and draws attention to the still-tenuous relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims in America.

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]]> Blog Tips For Pope: Give Us This Day Thy Daily Post Pope Benedict XVI recently called on priests to "proclaim the Gospel" through blogs, videos and Web sites. Bloggers have some advice for the pontiff if he decides to start his own: Write daily, keep it short and think hot links, not footnotes. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123024977&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123024977&ft=1&f=1016 Pope Benedict XVI recently called on priests to "proclaim the Gospel" through blogs, videos and Web sites. Bloggers have some advice for the pontiff if he decides to start his own: Write daily, keep it short and think hot links, not footnotes.

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]]> French Panel: Ban Burqas In Public Buildings France has moved a step closer to outlawing the full Islamic veil that covers a woman's face. A parliamentary commission has stopped short of calling for a full ban but recommended that lawmakers bar wearers of the garment from public buildings like schools and hospitals. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122970914&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122970914&ft=1&f=1016 France has moved a step closer to outlawing the full Islamic veil that covers a woman's face. A parliamentary commission has stopped short of calling for a full ban but recommended that lawmakers bar wearers of the garment from public buildings like schools and hospitals.

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]]> Senate Chaplain: Religious Leader For Secular Flock Barry Black is the first Seventh-day Adventist and the first African American to hold the post of Senate chaplain. He's also the man who sits squarely at the intersection of church and state at the U.S. Capitol. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122872399&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122872399&ft=1&f=1016 Barry Black is the first Seventh-day Adventist and the first African American to hold the post of Senate chaplain. He's also the man who sits squarely at the intersection of church and state at the U.S. Capitol.

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]]> In Earthquake Aftermath, Haitians Cling To Voodoo, Faith The devastating earthquake in Haiti left thousands of people homeless and struggling to find shelter and food. Haitians have shown resilience and strength amidst destitution of unimaginable proportions. But one aspect of their lives has come under heavy criticism - their belief in Voodoo. Host Michel Martin talks to NPR's religion correspondent Barbara Bradley-Hagerty about the political and social influence of a religion often surrounded in mysticism and misinformation. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122851808&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122851808&ft=1&f=1016 The devastating earthquake in Haiti left thousands of people homeless and struggling to find shelter and food. Haitians have shown resilience and strength amidst destitution of unimaginable proportions. But one aspect of their lives has come under heavy criticism - their belief in Voodoo. Host Michel Martin talks to NPR's religion correspondent Barbara Bradley-Hagerty about the political and social influence of a religion often surrounded in mysticism and misinformation.

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]]> Listeners Have Their Say On Graphic Haiti Images Tell Me More host Michel Martin and Lee Hill, the program's "digital media guy," comb through listener feedback and offer important news updates to recent conversations heard on the program. This week, the audience offers praise and criticism after a conversation with a woman who "came out of the closet" as a Christian to her circle of non-believing friends. Also, some say the many graphic images from the devastating earthquake in Haiti cross the line. And hear an update on the case of a young girl who was allegedly gang raped outside her high school's homecoming dance. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122851812&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122851812&ft=1&f=1016 Tell Me More host Michel Martin and Lee Hill, the program's "digital media guy," comb through listener feedback and offer important news updates to recent conversations heard on the program. This week, the audience offers praise and criticism after a conversation with a woman who "came out of the closet" as a Christian to her circle of non-believing friends. Also, some say the many graphic images from the devastating earthquake in Haiti cross the line. And hear an update on the case of a young girl who was allegedly gang raped outside her high school's homecoming dance.

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]]> Voodoo Brings Solace To Grieving Haitians While most Haitians say they are Catholic, many practice a faith mixed with Voodoo's tenets of spirit worship and reincarnation. The practice of Voodoo is typically underground, but since last week's earthquake, Haitians are flocking to Voodoo priests and asking for prayers for themselves and their lost loved ones. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122770590&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122770590&ft=1&f=1016 While most Haitians say they are Catholic, many practice a faith mixed with Voodoo's tenets of spirit worship and reincarnation. The practice of Voodoo is typically underground, but since last week's earthquake, Haitians are flocking to Voodoo priests and asking for prayers for themselves and their lost loved ones.

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]]> At Least 27 Killed In Religious Clashes In Nigeria The rioting began Sunday after Muslim youths set a Catholic church ablaze. Witnesses said rioters armed with knives, homemade firearms and stones attacked passers-by and fought with security forces, leaving bodies in the street and stacked in local mosques. The state government called for more military units and issued a curfew. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122732301&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122732301&ft=1&f=1016 The rioting began Sunday after Muslim youths set a Catholic church ablaze. Witnesses said rioters armed with knives, homemade firearms and stones attacked passers-by and fought with security forces, leaving bodies in the street and stacked in local mosques. The state government called for more military units and issued a curfew.

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]]> Pope: Vatican Helped Jews During World War II In a synagogue visit haunted by history, Pope Benedict XVI and Jewish leaders sparred Sunday over the record of the World War II-era pope, Pius XII, during the Holocaust and agreed on the need to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122677784&ft=1&f=1016 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122677784&ft=1&f=1016 In a synagogue visit haunted by history, Pope Benedict XVI and Jewish leaders sparred Sunday over the record of the World War II-era pope, Pius XII, during the Holocaust and agreed on the need to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations.

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