Many Catholics have never seen anything like this in their local parish — an Aztec dance honoring the mother of Jesus. It is part of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, highly important to Hispanic Catholics. It may be a glimpse into the future of the U.S. church. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/26/2008).
Obama, McCain, Palin, Biden: they all describe themselves as Christians, but they talk about their faith — and apply it to their politics — in very different ways. Watch. …
35 years after Roe v. Wade, the right to choose is still a volatile political issue in the presidential campaign. Republicans continue to emphasize the issue since it appeals to their voter base, particularly with the selection of Sarah Palin, who is against abortion even in cases of rape and incest. Watch story. (Originally aired: 9/12/2008).
The 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver began as no previous convention ever has — with a prayer and worship service. The first official event at the convention was an …
The election season moves into high gear this week with the Democratic National Convention in Denver, followed by the Republican gathering in St. Paul. Both political parties have a lot at stake as they try to mobilize religious voters. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).
Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, will deliver the first-ever invocation from a rabbi before Sen. Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, August 28, at Denver’s INVESCO Field.
No recent Republican has won the presidency without the help of evangelical Christian voters, according to NOW on PBS “God and Politics 2008.” Sen. John McCain has been busy …
For Buddhists, karma regulates morality: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. As Myanmar digs out from the devastating Cyclone Nargis–the immediate explanation from some of Myanmar’s …
While Jews make up just 2 percent of the U.S. population, they are geographically concentrated and typically vote in very high percentages, according to a U.S. News & World …
“Every age,” writes Shakespeare scholar and cultural critic Marjorie Garber, “creates its own Shakespeare.”
