Top Religion Stories of 2008
NPR discusses the Pope, the President, and the pulpit.
Jan 7th, 2009 | By Skye Jethani | Category: Culture, FeaturesEarlier this month National Public Radio discussed the most significant religion stories from 2008. It’s well worth listening to. You’ll find it here.
Some of the topics covered include:
-The failure of Bush and the GOP to maintain an iron grip on the religious vote.
-The broadening of issues among religious voters beyond abortion and marriage.
-Barack Obama’s appeal to religious voters and his selection of Rick Warren to pray at his inauguration.
-Jeremiah Wright and the public nature of preaching.
-California’s vote to ban same-sex marriage.
-Pope Benedict’s visit to the United States.
-Immigration controversies.
-Racial openness growing in The Nation of Islam.
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Skye,
I’m glad you posted this list. It is good to step back after the year is over and just see what issues/concerns took our time and energy.