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Category: Christianity
Sean Everton on the Jesus Seminar
Prof. Sean Everton of the Naval Postgraduate School discusses his examination of The Jesus Seminar, an ongoing project that has examined the authenticity of the historical sayings of Jesus. We learn about the history of The Jesus Seminar, its research procedures, and then talk about Sean’s statistical examination of the votes taken on the sayings of Jesus. We are [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Hunter Baker on the Past and Future of the Religious Right
In light of the recent victories in favor of same-sex marriage across the US, is there any future for the Religious Right? Prof. Hunter Baker of Union University reviews the history of this (mostly) Christian conservative movement, focusing on some of the lesser-known intellectuals underlying the movement’s early years including Carl F.H. Henry, Frances Schaeffer, and Chuck Colson. He then identifies the peak of the movement at about 2005 and discusses the generational shift happening within the Religious Right and what shape it will take in the near future. Hunter reveals his take on whether right-wing evangelicals need to take a “season of silence” or not as he discusses the work of Jonathan Malesic and James Davison Hunter. Subscribe to our weekly podcast for free on iTunes or use our RSS feed to never miss an episode. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Corey Olsen on J.R.R. Tolkien (An “Encore Episode”)
In celebration of my son having to read “The Hobbit” over the summer as a high school assignment, I am re-running this popular episode on J.R.R. Tolkien that aired in fall of 2012. The staff at Research on Religion is still on vacation following our 200th episode, but we will return shortly with some crescent fresh episodes. Dig into those archives for other tasty nuggets that you may have missed and go over to our Facebook Fan Page to see some of Tony’s favorite episodes over the past year. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Donald Kraybill on The Amish and Old Order Mennonites
One of the most distinctive and recognizable Christian groups in the United States are the Amish. But how much do we really know about this group? Prof. Don Kraybill, a noted scholar on Old Order Mennonites and Anabaptists, provides us with a historical background of the Amish and the related “horse and buggy” Mennonites. We also discuss their theology, ethnic/cultural practices, demographics, and economics. Along the way, we explode many of the myths and stereotypes in this wonderfully comprehensive interview. Join us on our Facebook Fan Page for discussion of upcoming topics! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] John Errington on “A Long Way Off” and Religious Movie Making
Writer, producer, and director John Errington joins us to discuss the most recent film he directed, “A Long Way Off,” a modern telling of the story of the prodigal son. We discuss the process of film making and the role that religious themes play in our contemporary cinematic culture. Our conversation also covers how smaller, independent religiously-based films are marketed through church organizations and via “word of mouth.” Click “read more” for additional links to our discussion and related podcasts. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Evan Haefeli on the Dutch Origins of Religious Tolerance
An often overlooked aspect of the rise of religious freedom in the 17th and 18th centuries was the role of Dutch toleration for religious dissent. Prof. Evan Haefeli of Columbia University documents the critical role that the Netherlands played in fostering religious tolerance in the Low Countries and how this translated across the Atlantic Ocean in the colonial territory they held in the Americas for a half century. He offers a surprising conclusion on what the political-religious landscape would have looked like in post-colonial America had the Dutch been able to retain possession of their territories into the 18th century. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes at no cost! Be sure to listen weekly to keep your subscription up-to-date. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] David Dixon on Religious Rhetoric and the Civil Right Movement
Prof. David Dixon of St. Joseph’s College discusses his massive project to document various sermons and speeches giving during the height of the Civil Rights Movement (1954-65). These speeches are from lesser known individuals who were nonetheless a critical part of the social environment pushing for civil liberties for African Americans and others. We also discuss how this project relates to his previous and ongoing research on religion in Latin America. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes or via our RSS feed. Click the buttons on the right column. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Tim Kelleher on The Nicene Creed and Hollywood
Hollywood actor Tim Kelleher joins us to discuss the recent documentary he wrote, directed, and produced entitled “The Creed: What Christians Profess and Why It Ought to Matter.” The conversation goes over the process of making the documentary, what Tim learned about the Nicene Creed in the film’s production, and the reactions to the film. We also cover what it is like to be a person of faith in the entertainment industry. Visit our Facebook Fan Page for regular updates! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Michael McBride on Religious Free-Riding and the Mormon Church
While the staff at RoR takes a short break to catch up with other work, we run this “Best of…” show with Michael McBride on how religious organizations attempt to counter the inherent problem of “free-riding” in any voluntary group. Joiin us on our Facebook Fan Page for updates on what is happening in the coming weeks. Search Facebook using “Research on Religion with Anthony Gill.” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] David Bentley Hart on Atheist Delusions
By listener request, David Bentley Hart joins us to discuss his award-winning book, “Atheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and its Fashionable Enemies.” We cover who these “new” atheists are, how they differ from the old atheists, and Prof. Hart’s general reactions to more common claims by atheist scholars about the Christian past and the “Age of Reason.” Subscribe to Research on Religion on iTunes for free! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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