It may still be the best-selling tome of all time, but the Bible is increasingly generating indifference, and even antipathy, especially among Millennials, according to the fourth annual State of the Bible survey. Via Millennials driving trend away from Bible reverence @ JS FaithWatch Blog.
Faith
Faith, Politics
Presence Rather Than Partisan Answers
Years ago, during a controversy in Whitewater, someone told me a story about an official who, I learned, asked God’s help to relieve that official from a political burden. The official delivered his request, apparently, in blunt, specific terms. I don’t know whether the official received an answer to his prayers, or whether he believed…
Faith, Milwaukee, Misconduct
Milwaukee Archdiocese files bankruptcy reorg plan
America, Faith
Religious attachment up in America
Via 41.4% of Americans are “very religious — that is, they say religion is important and they attend service every week or almost every week @ Althouse.
Faith, Press
Scalia, an interviewer, and the Devil
And there you are. He believes in the Devil not just, perhaps, because he yields to the authority of a religion of dogma and authority, but he believes in the Devil because the Devil is a literary device for exploring human nature, and how can we not believe in human nature and literature? Via What…
Faith, Immigration, Legislation
Green Bay Catholic Bishop Ricken calls for immigration reform
Faith, Immigration, Law, Schools
Catholic academics advocate immigration reform
…proud history of providing opportunities to immigrants who enrich our nation with creativity, hard work and public service… Via Catholic presidents, professors call for immigration reform @ JS FaithWatch Blog.
Faith, Pres. Obama, Radio
President Obama has been in office for years
But WI’s biggest conservative radio host still thinks he’s a Muslim. Via WI’s Largest Rightwing Talker: ‘Obama a Muslim, but won’t Admit to It’ @ Uppity Wisconsin.
Faith, Foreign Affairs, Legislature
Dalai Lama Speaks to Wisconsin Legislature
He spoke about the his appreciation for democracy and the trust that the people of Wisconsin have put in their legislators, about the importance of humility and “transparency that brings trust.” He spoke about how all human beings are the same, whether they are world leaders or homeless. “Mentally, emotionally, physically, we are the same.…
Economy, Faith
Wealth, Inequality, Christianity
Faith, Legislature, Misconduct, Weird Tales
Divine intercession for Brett Hulsey?
Blogger Blaska says he’ll pray for eccentric state rep Brett Hulsey. Via Blaska’s Bring It!.
Faith, Wisconsin
Could a Wisconsin cardinal become pope?
Faith, Polls, Wisconsin
Gallup: Wisconsin’s not that religious
Faith
On Ash Wednesday as a Day of Fasting and Abstinence
Faith
Pastors to offer ‘drive-thru’ ashes on Wednesday
Faith, Health
Pope Benedict XVI’s announce he will resign
Faith, Politics
Vince Megna Prays for Scott Walker
Faith, Milwaukee
Archdiocese of Milwaukee admits it’s going broke
Crime, Faith
Slain Sikh leaders ashes scattered in India
Faith, Federal Government, Law, Taxes
Wisconsin atheists challenge tax exemption for churches
Crime, Faith
Wisconsin Sikhs travel to Newtown
Crime, Faith
Sikhs hold prayer vigil for Newtown victims
Faith
Oak Creek Sikhs among White House guests
Charity, Faith
Appleton’s Christ the Rock church feeds thousands for Thanksgiving
Employment, Faith
Faith-based clubs helping job-seekers
Elections, Faith
Local churches hope to bring peace on election day
On election day, as the campaigns sling that last bit of mud and tensions rise over the future of the nation and the state, the Rev. Gail Rautmann hopes voters will find peace in the candlelit sanctuary of Village Church. Via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Faith, Milwaukee
Milwaukee native to become Catholic cardinal
Faith, Law, Misconduct
Lawyers target parishes’ assets in archdiocese bankruptcy case
Crime, Faith
WI court: speeding ticket didn’t violate religion freedom
Manke argued on appeal Wisconsin’s speeding statutes violate his right to religious freedom because they prohibit a person from speeding. He contended his Bible studies show he is a man, not a person. District Attorney Dan Kaminsky called Manke’s argument nonsensical in a reply brief. Via WQOW.