NPR People: Barbara Bradley Hagerty http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100608&ft=1&f=2100608 Barbara Bradley Hagerty has been the religion correspondent for NPR since January 2003. She reports on the intersection of faith and politics, law, science, and culture. Before that, she was NPR's Justice Department correspondent and covered legal affairs and crime. Her stories ranged from the impeachment hearings of President Clinton to the Florida election to the DNA revolution. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Barbara Bradley Hagerty http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100608&ft=1&f=2100608 yes Catholic Leaders Fight Social Change Catholic bishops and other church institutions are renewing an aggressive stance against the advance of social polices they see as contrary to their beliefs. The U.S. Catholic bishops pushed for the passage of an amendment to the House health care reform bill limiting the use of taxpayer funds for abortions. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120709859&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120709859&ft=1&f=2100608 Catholic bishops and other church institutions are renewing an aggressive stance against the advance of social polices they see as contrary to their beliefs. The U.S. Catholic bishops pushed for the passage of an amendment to the House health care reform bill limiting the use of taxpayer funds for abortions. 225 no Catholic bishops and other church institutions are renewing an aggressive stance against the advance of social polices they see as contrary to their beliefs. The U.S. Catholic bishops pushed for the passage of an amendment to the House health care reform bill limiting the use of taxpayer funds for abortions.

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]]> A Bitter Rift Divides Atheists There's a schism in the world of atheism. New atheists — led by Richard Dawkins — insist that religion is stupid and dangerous. The old guard may not believe in God but are willing to work with religious liberals on shared goals. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113889251&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113889251&ft=1&f=2100608 There's a schism in the world of atheism. New atheists — led by Richard Dawkins — insist that religion is stupid and dangerous. The old guard may not believe in God but are willing to work with religious liberals on shared goals. 297 no There's a schism in the world of atheism. New atheists — led by Richard Dawkins — insist that religion is stupid and dangerous. The old guard may not believe in God but are willing to work with religious liberals on shared goals.

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]]> Woman Reads Dan Brown Novel, Discovers Herself Marilyn Schlitz, the president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in California, woke up one morning and realized she was the heroine in Dan Brown's new novel, <em>The Lost Symbol</em>. Since Brown's book was released, traffic to her institute's Web site increased twelvefold, and new members continue to sign up. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113676181&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113676181&ft=1&f=2100608 Marilyn Schlitz, the president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in California, woke up one morning and realized she was the heroine in Dan Brown's new novel, <em>The Lost Symbol</em>. Since Brown's book was released, traffic to her institute's Web site increased twelvefold, and new members continue to sign up. 232 no Marilyn Schlitz, the president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in California, woke up one morning and realized she was the heroine in Dan Brown's new novel, The Lost Symbol. Since Brown's book was released, traffic to her institute's Web site increased twelvefold, and new members continue to sign up.

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]]> Prayer Effort Seeks 'Right Thinking' From Liberals A Christian conservative group, fearing a liberal drift in the country's leadership, has put 11 prominent politicians and activists on an "Adopt a Liberal" roster. They're asking God to help their targets change their stances on a variety of social issues. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113453702&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113453702&ft=1&f=2100608 A Christian conservative group, fearing a liberal drift in the country's leadership, has put 11 prominent politicians and activists on an "Adopt a Liberal" roster. They're asking God to help their targets change their stances on a variety of social issues. 179 no A Christian conservative group, fearing a liberal drift in the country's leadership, has put 11 prominent politicians and activists on an "Adopt a Liberal" roster. They're asking God to help their targets change their stances on a variety of social issues.

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]]> Swinging Chicken Ritual Divides Orthodox Jews In the days before Yom Kippur, which begins on Sunday evening, many Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, N.Y., will wave chickens over their heads and say the prayer of <em>Kapparot</em> (or <em>Kapparos,</em> depending on heritage). But the more than 1,000-year-old atonement ritual has concerned some in the community, who worry about animal cruelty. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113179433&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113179433&ft=1&f=2100608 In the days before Yom Kippur, which begins on Sunday evening, many Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, N.Y., will wave chickens over their heads and say the prayer of <em>Kapparot</em> (or <em>Kapparos,</em> depending on heritage). But the more than 1,000-year-old atonement ritual has concerned some in the community, who worry about animal cruelty. 398 no In the days before Yom Kippur, which begins on Sunday evening, many Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, N.Y., will wave chickens over their heads and say the prayer of Kapparot (or Kapparos, depending on heritage). But the more than 1,000-year-old atonement ritual has concerned some in the community, who worry about animal cruelty.

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]]> How A Professor Taught Me To Consult My Stomach Fred Stocking, an English professor at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., left an indelible impression on NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Stocking, who died two months ago at 94, said three simple words that have influenced her for decades. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112882113&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112882113&ft=1&f=2100608 Fred Stocking, an English professor at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., left an indelible impression on NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Stocking, who died two months ago at 94, said three simple words that have influenced her for decades. 255 no Fred Stocking, an English professor at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., left an indelible impression on NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Stocking, who died two months ago at 94, said three simple words that have influenced her for decades.

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]]> Houses Of Worship Open Doors To Swine Flu The opportunity to spread the virus abounds in churches, synagogues and mosques. Religious leaders question whether rituals such as drinking wine from the same chalice, passing the Torah and cleansing before prayer need to be altered. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112856844&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112856844&ft=1&f=2100608 The opportunity to spread the virus abounds in churches, synagogues and mosques. Religious leaders question whether rituals such as drinking wine from the same chalice, passing the Torah and cleansing before prayer need to be altered. 260 no The opportunity to spread the virus abounds in churches, synagogues and mosques. Religious leaders question whether rituals such as drinking wine from the same chalice, passing the Torah and cleansing before prayer need to be altered.

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]]> He'll Help You Find Your Flight, And God As the full-time chaplain of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chester Cook spends his days assisting stranded travelers, counseling those having emotional meltdowns and calming down stressed-out soldiers. And he often pays travelers' $150 change fee from his chaplain's budget &mdash; or his own wallet. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112679029&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112679029&ft=1&f=2100608 As the full-time chaplain of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chester Cook spends his days assisting stranded travelers, counseling those having emotional meltdowns and calming down stressed-out soldiers. And he often pays travelers' $150 change fee from his chaplain's budget &mdash; or his own wallet. 435 no As the full-time chaplain of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chester Cook spends his days assisting stranded travelers, counseling those having emotional meltdowns and calming down stressed-out soldiers. And he often pays travelers' $150 change fee from his chaplain's budget — or his own wallet.

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]]> American Nuns Question Vatican Scrutiny Over the years, many U.S. nuns have acquired more liberal lifestyles and viewpoints. Now the Vatican has launched two investigations to evaluate how well American sisters are "living in fidelity" to the church's guidelines. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112080711&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112080711&ft=1&f=2100608 Over the years, many U.S. nuns have acquired more liberal lifestyles and viewpoints. Now the Vatican has launched two investigations to evaluate how well American sisters are "living in fidelity" to the church's guidelines. 247 no Over the years, many U.S. nuns have acquired more liberal lifestyles and viewpoints. Now the Vatican has launched two investigations to evaluate how well American sisters are "living in fidelity" to the church's guidelines.

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]]> Lutherans Prep For Vote On Gay Clergy When more than 1,000 members of the clergy and lay people meet in Minneapolis on Monday, they will decide whether to change their policy and allow pastors in gay relationships to serve in the ministry. Even conservatives believe that the change is inevitable. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111910440&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111910440&ft=1&f=2100608 When more than 1,000 members of the clergy and lay people meet in Minneapolis on Monday, they will decide whether to change their policy and allow pastors in gay relationships to serve in the ministry. Even conservatives believe that the change is inevitable. 256 no When more than 1,000 members of the clergy and lay people meet in Minneapolis on Monday, they will decide whether to change their policy and allow pastors in gay relationships to serve in the ministry. Even conservatives believe that the change is inevitable.

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]]> The Everlasting Message Of Reverend Ike He gained fame and wealth preaching a gospel of material prosperity, was one of the first evangelists to use radio (and later TV) to reach an audience of millions. He encouraged followers to pursue wealth as a way to salvation. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111388940&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111388940&ft=1&f=2100608 He gained fame and wealth preaching a gospel of material prosperity, was one of the first evangelists to use radio (and later TV) to reach an audience of millions. He encouraged followers to pursue wealth as a way to salvation. 230 no He gained fame and wealth preaching a gospel of material prosperity, was one of the first evangelists to use radio (and later TV) to reach an audience of millions. He encouraged followers to pursue wealth as a way to salvation.

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]]> Mayan Calendar Spurs End-Of-The-World Debate The Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012, spelling doomsday predictions. While astronomers say this is nonsense, others believe there will be a shift in world consciousness from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. Religious scholars say this has the beginnings of a new religious movement. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111341700&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111341700&ft=1&f=2100608 The Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012, spelling doomsday predictions. While astronomers say this is nonsense, others believe there will be a shift in world consciousness from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. Religious scholars say this has the beginnings of a new religious movement. 270 no The Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012, spelling doomsday predictions. While astronomers say this is nonsense, others believe there will be a shift in world consciousness from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. Religious scholars say this has the beginnings of a new religious movement.

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]]> Baptist Leaders Face Challenge On Women's Roles The Southern Baptist Convention is losing members. One ex-member, President Jimmy Carter, says a primary reason he left was the denomination's treatment of women. The SBC says women cannot hold positions of leadership over men. And now some Baptists say that stand is contributing to the convention's problems. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106932178&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106932178&ft=1&f=2100608 The Southern Baptist Convention is losing members. One ex-member, President Jimmy Carter, says a primary reason he left was the denomination's treatment of women. The SBC says women cannot hold positions of leadership over men. And now some Baptists say that stand is contributing to the convention's problems. 237 no The Southern Baptist Convention is losing members. One ex-member, President Jimmy Carter, says a primary reason he left was the denomination's treatment of women. The SBC says women cannot hold positions of leadership over men. And now some Baptists say that stand is contributing to the convention's problems.

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]]> What Will Follow Episcopalian Vote For Gay Clergy? Now that the conservative wing of the Episcopal Church has walked out and is creating its own rival church, liberals are left in the vast majority. With that shift, Episcopalians at the church's general convention in California on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to allow gay men and women to become priests and bishops . Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106616693&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106616693&ft=1&f=2100608 Now that the conservative wing of the Episcopal Church has walked out and is creating its own rival church, liberals are left in the vast majority. With that shift, Episcopalians at the church's general convention in California on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to allow gay men and women to become priests and bishops . 0 no Now that the conservative wing of the Episcopal Church has walked out and is creating its own rival church, liberals are left in the vast majority. With that shift, Episcopalians at the church's general convention in California on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to allow gay men and women to become priests and bishops .

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]]> Black Ministers In D.C. Divided Over Gay Marriage While surveys show African-Americans are the most liberal group on issues of social justice, they are the most conservative on gay rights. But in Washington, D.C., two ministers of African-American churches differ wildly on whether D.C. should recognize gay marriages from other states. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106162356&ft=1&f=2100608 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106162356&ft=1&f=2100608 While surveys show African-Americans are the most liberal group on issues of social justice, they are the most conservative on gay rights. But in Washington, D.C., two ministers of African-American churches differ wildly on whether D.C. should recognize gay marriages from other states. 321 no While surveys show African-Americans are the most liberal group on issues of social justice, they are the most conservative on gay rights. But in Washington, D.C., two ministers of African-American churches differ wildly on whether D.C. should recognize gay marriages from other states.

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