Monthly Archives: July 2009

Summer Simmer

From Easter tweets to Jesus apps, we've posted several updates on religion and social media. But a lot of stories are more glitz than grit. Happily, that's not always the case. A Dallas rabbi, who is transcribing the Torah, is … Continue reading

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Give Me That Small Screen Religion

According to Newsweek's Joshua Alston, TV is losing its religion. His proof? The cancellation of Kings, NBC's clever take on the King David story. But for those with eyes to see and ears to hear, religion on television isn't in … Continue reading

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The Down Loh on Marriage

My husband says I'm too late on the Sandra Tsing Loh story , but I disagree. There's always room for another exploration of sex, love and marriage, especially from the distaff side. So for anyone too busy with chauffeuring, feeding, … Continue reading

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Vegas or Bust

We're driving to Vegas, the ultimate cheap vacation. Cheap is the key word: $50 hotel, $4.99 meals and lots of free attractions. There's something discounted, inexpensive or bargain basement priced for everyone in our family of five—and we're telling the … Continue reading

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Diane Winston on Speaking of Faith: 7/16

Speaking of Faith will air “TV and Parables of Our Time” nationally on public radio stations July 16 – July 22.  In Los Angeles the program will air on KPCC (89.3 FM) Sunday July 19th at 4PM. Check local listings … Continue reading

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American Idol

Back in January, it was hard to imagine a single media event that could rival Barack Obama's inauguration.  But less than six months later, Michael Jackson's passing has come very close. Jackson's death stopped the clock—and the news cycle—overshadowing even … Continue reading

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Lessons from Mark and Michelle

What if more journalists tried to write like JoAnn Wypijewski, probing rather than excoriating; thinking rather than reacting? I'd thought I'd seen everything I needed to know and then some on the Mark Sanford front when I came across Wypijewski's … Continue reading

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Churches Strike Back

by Jennifer Hahn The decline of America's mainline churches is an old story. But here's a new angle that few journalists have covered: “The Churches Strike Back.” Americans are leaving religious institutions in droves. In fact, the fastest growing religious … Continue reading

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