Between Speech And Religion, Freedoms Often Spell Friction
Renee Montagne speaks with Suzanne Nossel, executive director for PEN American Center, to discuss how issues of free speech and religious freedom can clash.
Religion
An Army Chaplain, First Tested By War, Finds His Faith Renewed
When David Peters went to Iraq as an Army chaplain, his relationship with God faltered. But after years of feeling adrift, he eventually found that the trauma of war had actually deepened his faith.
A 40-Day Vegan Fast, Then, At Last, A January Christmas Feast
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church observes Christmas on Jan. 7, and the 40 days prior are observed as a vegan fast. That means no dairy and no meat until the traditional dish of doro wat on Christmas Day.
How Ebola Took A Toll On One American Church
Congregants at Trinity Episcopal Church come from many countries, including in West Africa. No one had visited the virus-stricken nations, yet fearful worshippers began skipping services.
Yoga, Petting Puppies, Halloween: Banned By Malaysia's Muslim Clerics
The clerics are delivering a growing number of fatwas against what they see as insidious dangers. Liberal Muslims are annoyed by what they say is moral micromanaging.
Flood Damage Repaired, Aging Congregation Still Faces Challenges
Chapel of the Interlude in Drake, Colo., was damaged in 2013 when a flood brought mud, sticks and other debris into the building. So the aging congregation came together and restored their oasis.
Pope Francis Announces 20 New Cardinals
The 20 new cardinals come from 18 different countries, including several from Asia, Africa and Oceania. Steve Inskeep talks to Vatican-watcher John Allen, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.
Pope Announces 20 New Cardinals, With Homelands From Myanmar To Mexico
Some of the prelates come from countries that have never before been represented at such a high level in the Catholic Church — including Tonga and Cape Verde.
From Pulpit To Politics: A Pastor Takes Her Work To The Wider World
Faith Whitmore says being a Methodist pastor was like running a small business. After 30 years of preaching, she was tired. Now she works on a larger platform as district director for a congressman.
Book Review: 'Waking Up: A Guide To Spirituality Without Religion'
Astrophysicist Adam Frank reviews Sam Harris' Book, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion.