Blog Profile / CNN Belief Blog
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| Posts / Week: | 20.4 | |
| Archived Since: | November 22, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Opinion: Pondering the 'Francis effect' on the Catholic Church
Editor's note: John Gehring is Catholic Program Director at Faith in Public Life By John Gehring, Special to CNN Can Pope Francis save the Catholic Church? The question is part hyperbole, of course, but perhaps a fitting way to ponder what some are now calling the “Francis effect.” At a time when nearly 1 in […]
`Jihad' graffiti sparks fight
Delray Beach, Fla (CNN) It was hard to miss, a nearly 20-foot piece of graffiti that simply read: "jihad." Thousands of drivers saw the large message last weekend while traveling northbound on I-95 in Delray Beach, Florida. For two passers-by, the graffiti led to a heated verbal altercation about the word's meaning and the threat […]
Superman: Coming to a church near you
By Eric Marrapodi, Co-Editor CNN Belief Blog Baltimore, Maryland (CNN) - As the new Superman movie takes flight this weekend, filmmakers are hoping the Man of Steel lands not only in theaters, but also in pulpits. Warner Bros. Studios is aggressively marketing "Man of Steel" to Christian pastors, inviting them to early screenings, creating Father’s […]
The Pope said what?
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) –Early in his papacy, Pope Francis encouraged his flock of 1 billion Catholics not to be “starched Christians” who chat about theology over tea. He’s been taking his own advice. Since his election in March, Francis has shown a penchant for delivering blunt and unscripted remarks on […]
Baptist group urges ouster of Boy Scouts execs
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) – The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday called for the ouster of Boy Scouts executives who pushed to allow openly gay youth, but stopped short of urging churches to disaffiliate from local troops. Some top Boy Scouts leaders failed to consult with membership before proposing the change […]
Pope Francis: `Gay lobby' exists inside Vatican
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) – Pope Francis acknowledged the presence of a “gay lobby” inside the Vatican, according to a Catholic website, months after reports swirled that a gay group was named in a prominent leaks scandal and may have factored in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s surprising decision to resign. “In […]
Hear what valedictorian said for cheers
(CNN)–A high school valedictorian in Pickens County, South Carolina, tears up his planned speech to deliver a surprise prayer.
Opinion: A plea from an exhausted Muslim woman
Editor's note: Melody Moezzi is a writer, activist, attorney and award-winning author. Her book, "Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life," will be published in August. By Melody Moezzi, Special to CNN (CNN) – I wasn’t surprised by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's recent statement about a “problem within Islam.” It's not as though I've never heard […]
Atheists to start 1-800 hotline
By Dan Merica, CNN (CNN) – Where can people turn when religious doubts arise, but they're afraid to talk to their faith leaders or families? A group that helps people "recover" from religion says it's ready to pick up the phone. Recovering from Religion, which has about 40 support groups in the U.S. and Britain, […]
Lutherans elect first openly gay bishop
(CNN) For more than two decades, the Rev. R. Guy Erwin couldn't officially be a priest in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. On Friday, he was elected a bishop. Erwin's election signals a shift not only for the ELCA – the nation's seventh largest church – but also for American Christianity. To date, only […]
Fairway to Heaven: God's golfers
(CNN) Forget hitting the greens - it's the fairway to heaven which is on the minds of some of the world's top golfers. From Augusta's Amen Corner to an Amen on every corner, these golfers practice what they preach. Players from across the PGA Tour meet regularly at a Bible group, whose members include high-profile stars […]
Southern Baptists to urge churches and members to cut Boy Scout ties
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) – For Southern Baptist pastor Tim Reed, it was Scripture versus the Scouts. “God’s word explicitly says homosexuality is a choice, a sin,” said Reed, pastor of First Baptist Church of Gravel Ridge in Jacksonville, Arkansas. So when the Boy Scouts of America voted to lift its […]
Poll: America losing its religion
By Dan Merica, CNN Washington (CNN) - More than three in four of Americans say religion is losing its influence in the United States, according to a new survey, the highest such percentage in more than 40 years. A nearly identical percentage says that trend bodes ill for the country. "It may be happening, but […]
Prosecutor: Parents' belief in faith healing led to infant's death
By Sarah Hoye, CNN Philadelphia (CNN)–When Brandon Schaible got a rash, his parents prayed. When the 7-month-old became irritable with diarrhea and lost his appetite, his parents, Catherine and Herbert Schaible, prayed again. When Brandon had trouble breathing and gasped for air, his parents called a pastor - this, in spite of the fact that […]
In Oklahoma, a balm after the storm
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) – For six days, First Baptist Church in Moore, Oklahoma, provided food and shelter to victims of Monday’s deadly tornado. On the seventh day, the church offers another scarce resource: solace. “Simply put, we are urging people to draw near to the Lord and near to each […]
Heaven for atheists? Pope sparks debate
By Dan Merica, CNN (CNN) -– American atheists welcomed Pope Francis’ comments that God redeems nonbelievers, saying that the new pontiff's historic outreach is helping to topple longstanding barriers. “The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone,” the pope told worshipers […]
My take: Keep bad theology out of Oklahoma
Editor's Note: The Rev. Ian Punnett is the author of "How to Pray When You’re Pissed at God (Or Anyone Else For That Matter)" and a veteran talk show host. He has been married for 28 years and is the father of two college age boys. By Ian Punnett, Special to CNN (CNN) – “God never […]
Prosecutor: Parents' refusal to seek medical attention led to infant's death
By Sarah Hoye, CNN Philadelphia (CNN)–When Brandon Schaible got a rash, his parents prayed. When the 7-month-old became irritable with diarrhea and lost his appetite, his parents, Catherine and Herbert Schaible, prayed again. When Brandon had trouble breathing and gasped for air, his parents called a pastor - this, in spite of the fact that […]
Has the Oklahoma atheist been saved?
By Jessica Ravitz, CNN (CNN) - Just days after she announced to the world from tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, that she is an atheist, it looks like Rebecca Vitsmun has found salvation. Not from the Lord, mind you, but from other atheists and friends of atheists. An Indiegogo campaign titled “Atheists Unite,” launched late Thursday by […]
My Take: Why my family is quitting the Boy Scouts
Editor's Note: John Stemberger is an Eagle Scout and president of On My Honor, a coalition of concerned parents, Scout Leaders, Scouting donors, Eagle Scouts and others affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America who are united in their support of Scouting’s timeless values and their opposition to open homosexuality in the Scouts. Find more […]