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Category: Social Issues
Jamie Aten on Religion and Disasters (Encore Presentation)
In light of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, we offer up this timely podcast from last year on religion and disasters. Prof. Jamie Aten (Wheaton College) shares his experience with Hurricane Katrina and explains how congregations can get prepared for natural disasters and other calamities. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Margaret Taylor-Ulizio on Being a Canon Lawyer
If the Catholic Church has canon law, there must be canon lawyers, right?! There are, and we were able to track down and invite Dr. Margaret Taylor-Ulizio to talk about her career path to canon law and what canon lawyers do. While canon law covers a wide range of issues from property rights to employment, we spend time talking about marriage nullity, which comes up with relative frequency and is something that Dr. Taylor-Ulizio has been specializing in recently. We are available on iTunes for free. Never miss an episode. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Matthew Moore on Buddhism, Meditating Machines, & the Robopocalypse
Can robots meditate? And with the “near-future technology” of artificial intelligence (AI) and whole brain emulation (WBE), how are humans to wrestle with the concept of suffering? Political theorist Matthew Moore (Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo) returns to our program to discuss these issues from the spiritual framework of Buddhism. He argues that the Buddhist conception of how to deal with suffering offers a number of important insights into policy-related questions regarding if we should proceed, or how we should manage, AI and WBE. Along the way, we talk about the possibility of a Robopocalypse! A futuristic discussion that may be of “near future” relevance. Join us on Twitter and Facebook before the robots take over! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Robert D. Rubin on Judicial Review & the Religious Right
Prior to the 1980s, the incipient Religious Right was skeptical of the US judicial system given a variety of decisions that went against their interests. Dr. Robert Daniel Rubin examines how Southern Christians came to embrace judicial review using two crucial court cases involving education in Mobile, Alabama, and Judge Brevard Hand who decided them. This discussion is both a microcosm of social and political change brewing in the South in the 1980s, but also a reflection of broader trends developing in American society. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates on guests and topics. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Frank Selden on the Military, Suicide, and Faith
Frank Selden, a Seattle-area attorney and author, joins us for a very personal and impactful discussion on his service in the military, his various suicide attempts, his faith, and how religious faith has approached the topic of suicide over the years. We learn how his views towards the Iraq War changed over two tours of duties, how he emerged from a suicidal spiral, and his perspective on religious faith today. Subscribe to us in iTunes or other podcast subscription services. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Sarah Dreier on Anglicans, Lutherans, and African Churches
As certain Christian denominations in Europe and America turn towards progressive values such as the support for same-sex marriage and other LGBTQI rights, how do their affiliated churches in Africa manage this cultural change? Sarah K. Dreier, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington, explores this often overlooked tension within transnational organizations. She discusses how African Anglican and Lutheran churches that have a stable source of funding and/or are facing significant competition from Pentecostal churches are more likely to vocally oppose progressive policies on sexuality and gender issues. Check out our expansive archives, now over 330 unique episodes! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Is Religious Freedom Good for Growth? A Panel Discussion
Can religious liberty promote economic growth and long-term development? An expert panel of scholars moderated by Brian Grim discusses various perspectives on this question with the conversation ranging everywhere from the Ottoman Empire to Guatemala, and from Chinese house churches to bourbon. The panel includes noted luminaries Ilan Alon, Timur Kuran, Rachel McCleary, and your fuzzy host Anthony Gill. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and iTunes. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Kyle Roberts on Evangelical Gotham
Gotham. The Big Apple. The City that Never Sleeps. New York City. We have many images of New York City, but how many of us as thinking of that worldly city having a vibrant evangelical community in the 19th century? Kyle Roberts, an assistant professor of history at Loyola University (Chicago), takes us on a journey […] [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Timothy Neary on Race, Sports, and Catholics
Prof. Timothy Neary (Salve Regina University) takes us back to Chicago during the mid-20th century to discuss the creation of the Catholic Youth Organization by Bernard Sheil, and how this sports-oriented organization helped to bridge racial divides in a rapidly changing city. We cover the life and times of Bishop Sheil, some interesting facts on the popularity of boxing, and the legacy of this important religious outreach effort. To download episodes, simply right click on the download button and select “save as.” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Samuel Gregg on Pope Francis, Argentina, and Economics
Over his first four years in the Vatican, Pope Francis released two important encyclicals dealing, in part, with economic issues. Dr. Samuel Gregg of the Acton Institute talks about the nature of Catholic social encyclicals, and the historical context of Argentina that influenced how Francis views economic issues. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter for updates. Right click on the “download” button and choose “save as…” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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