http://stateofbelief.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/StateOfBelief State of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:58:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en-us (c) 2008 Interfaith Alliance Foundation jcraig@interfaithalliance.org State of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world. http://stateofbelief.com http://www.interfaithalliance.org/stateofbelief/images/podcast_rss.jpg 144 144 State,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relig (c) 2008 Interfaith Alliance FoundationState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,ReligNews & PoliticsReligion & Spiritualityjcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/bc-WrWDRz8A/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, a celebration of freedom in honor of the Fourth of July. Host Welton Gaddy speaks with the owner of an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Plus, some insight into what the Founding Fathers got right when it comes to religious liberty. And, don't miss Welton's own thoughts on what this national holiday means to him.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/bc-WrWDRz8A" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:15:59 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, a celebration of freedom in honor of the Fourth of July. Host Welton Gaddy speaks with the owner of an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Plus, some insight into what the Founding Fathers got right when it comes to religious liberty. And, don't miss Welton's own thoughts on what this national holiday means to him. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=187&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/WiixLQc4FlM/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, religious leaders call on President Obama to institute a Commission of Inquiry into the Bush administration's interrogation practices. Plus, a look at the relationship between television and religion and host Welton Gaddy shares some insight from a recent trip to Cuba.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/WiixLQc4FlM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:59:45 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, religious leaders call on President Obama to institute a Commission of Inquiry into the Bush administration's interrogation practices. Plus, a look at the relationship between television and religion and host Welton Gaddy shares some insight from a recent trip to Cuba. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=186&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/ad1iEJSM9DU/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, we take a road trip to some of the most important landmarks in the history of church/state relations. Plus, a new film explores Islam, hip hop and social activism.  And what a recent report can teach religious progressives about the fight for marriage equality.  Find out more.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/ad1iEJSM9DU" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:54:22 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, we take a road trip to some of the most important landmarks in the history of church/state relations. Plus, a new film explores Islam, hip hop and social activism.  And what a recent report can teach religious progressives about the fight for marriage equality.  Find out more. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=185&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/R4v1nlm_6Uw/index.php   This weekend on State of Belief, a look at the fight for gender equality in Islam at a West Virginia mosque. Plus, Welton shares his own thoughts on violence, hate speech and religion.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/R4v1nlm_6Uw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:35:28 +0100   This weekend on State of Belief, a look at the fight for gender equality in Islam at a West Virginia mosque. Plus, Welton shares his own thoughts on violence, hate speech and religion. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/LBtW10UeH24/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy speaks with celebrated religion writer Huston Smith about his life, work, religion and politics.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/LBtW10UeH24" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:33:42 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy speaks with celebrated religion writer Huston Smith about his life, work, religion and politics. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=183&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/XBY3XpSgLvE/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy speaks with NPR religion correspondent, Barbara Bradley Hagerty, about the science of spirituality. Plus, a look at President Obama's upcoming address to the Muslim world and are the two sides of the abortion debate headed toward common ground? We find out...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/XBY3XpSgLvE" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 29 May 2009 21:53:42 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy speaks with NPR religion correspondent, Barbara Bradley Hagerty, about the science of spirituality. Plus, a look at President Obama's upcoming address to the Muslim world and are the two sides of the abortion debate headed toward common ground? We find out... jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/pmBeOmg1rvg/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, a look at what a new Supreme Court justice could mean for church state issues before the court. Plus, from faithful football fans to cult film followers, has America's relationship to popular culture begun to resemble religion? And, don't miss our Intersection Awards...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/pmBeOmg1rvg" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 23 May 2009 07:36:43 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, a look at what a new Supreme Court justice could mean for church state issues before the court. Plus, from faithful football fans to cult film followers, has America's relationship to popular culture begun to resemble religion? And, don't miss our Intersection Awards... jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=181&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/Jcn6VtHxVvo/index.php This weekend on State of Belief,  host Welton Gaddy examines religion and the environment - from a look at one faith group's campaign for green jobs to a conversation with a leading Christian advocate for &quot;creation care&quot;. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/Jcn6VtHxVvo" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 15 May 2009 23:43:10 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief,  host Welton Gaddy examines religion and the environment - from a look at one faith group's campaign for green jobs to a conversation with a leading Christian advocate for &quot;creation care&quot;.  jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=180&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/xu1hbGizp4s/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, what does it mean to be a practicing Catholic if you don't agree with the Pope on most issues? Best-selling author and former priest, James Carroll shares some personal insight into that question.  Plus, a look at the intersection of religion and technology and don't miss host Welton Gaddy's own thoughts on a recent poll about religious groups and torture.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/xu1hbGizp4s" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 10 May 2009 23:53:44 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, what does it mean to be a practicing Catholic if you don't agree with the Pope on most issues? Best-selling author and former priest, James Carroll shares some personal insight into that question.  Plus, a look at the intersection of religion and technology and don't miss host Welton Gaddy's own thoughts on a recent poll about religious groups and torture. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=179&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/HIZmk41VdVo/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy gets some personal insight into the importance of new hate crimes bill from one of its leading congressional supporters.  Plus, a look at the birth of Islam from a female perspective and we take a trip to Indiana for a report on how the economy is affecting the Amish.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/HIZmk41VdVo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 May 2009 05:27:30 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy gets some personal insight into the importance of new hate crimes bill from one of its leading congressional supporters.  Plus, a look at the birth of Islam from a female perspective and we take a trip to Indiana for a report on how the economy is affecting the Amish. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=177&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/40QniG1Ka3o/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy gets some personal insight into the importance of new hate crimes bill from one of its leading congressional supporters.  Plus, a look at the birth of Islam from a female perspective and we take a trip to Indiana for a report on how the economy is affecting the Amish.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/40QniG1Ka3o" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 May 2009 05:27:30 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy gets some personal insight into the importance of new hate crimes bill from one of its leading congressional supporters.  Plus, a look at the birth of Islam from a female perspective and we take a trip to Indiana for a report on how the economy is affecting the Amish. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=178&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/oRg0HFtnqaw/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, Christian evangelicalism and the United States military.  Are some fundamentalists in uniform ignoring the First Amendment? Plus, an inside look at President Obama's faith-based advisory council from the perspective of the group's only Hindu member.  And, one aspiring journalist goes undercover at Reverend Jerry Falwell's Liberty University.  He'll tell us what he learned about being young and evangelical.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/oRg0HFtnqaw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:26:23 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, Christian evangelicalism and the United States military.  Are some fundamentalists in uniform ignoring the First Amendment? Plus, an inside look at President Obama's faith-based advisory council from the perspective of the group's only Hindu member.  And, one aspiring journalist goes undercover at Reverend Jerry Falwell's Liberty University.  He'll tell us what he learned about being young and evangelical. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/_QXhOgUVLFQ/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, what does the Bible really say about homosexuality?   A prominent evangelical theologian talks about the Bible, gay rights and what fundamentalists get wrong when they quote scripture.  Plus, a look at what all police officers need to know about the Sikh tradition.  And, why did Cuba deny visas to a religious freedom watchdog group? We find out....<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/_QXhOgUVLFQ" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:47:32 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, what does the Bible really say about homosexuality?   A prominent evangelical theologian talks about the Bible, gay rights and what fundamentalists get wrong when they quote scripture.  Plus, a look at what all police officers need to know about the Sikh tradition.  And, why did Cuba deny visas to a religious freedom watchdog group? We find out.... jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=175&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/Q2klk695Mc4/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, when is the Christian cross not a Christian symbol? This Easter weekend, host Welton Gaddy examines efforts by religious conservatives to redefine the cross as a secular symbol.  Plus, a group of Jews, Muslims and Christians  in Nebraska is breaking new ground - literally - in the area of interfaith relations.  Find out how.  <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/Q2klk695Mc4" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:25:48 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, when is the Christian cross not a Christian symbol? This Easter weekend, host Welton Gaddy examines efforts by religious conservatives to redefine the cross as a secular symbol.  Plus, a group of Jews, Muslims and Christians  in Nebraska is breaking new ground - literally - in the area of interfaith relations.  Find out how.   jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=174&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/p1NBcz3eluM/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, we revisit some of our favorite moments from past shows, including a look at the economy as a moral issue and Jewish humor in the 21st Century.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/p1NBcz3eluM" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:48:09 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, we revisit some of our favorite moments from past shows, including a look at the economy as a moral issue and Jewish humor in the 21st Century. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=173&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/yhB-Be3xFzU/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy talks with the author of a new book on a conservative Christian philosophy with a surprising take on the command to be fruitful and multiply.  Plus, the winner of a recent film contest tells us about his entry on being young and Arab in America.  And, how does a Muslim mortgage differ from a tradition home loan? We find out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/yhB-Be3xFzU" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:21:20 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy talks with the author of a new book on a conservative Christian philosophy with a surprising take on the command to be fruitful and multiply.  Plus, the winner of a recent film contest tells us about his entry on being young and Arab in America.  And, how does a Muslim mortgage differ from a tradition home loan? We find out. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/T7QkWypfijk/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy explores the economy's impact on houses of worship.  Plus, a look at the Hebrew tradition of offering interest free loans and one journalist tells us why he thinks a new group of atheist thinkers could be as dangerous for America as the Religious Right.  Find out more!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/T7QkWypfijk" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:47:13 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy explores the economy's impact on houses of worship.  Plus, a look at the Hebrew tradition of offering interest free loans and one journalist tells us why he thinks a new group of atheist thinkers could be as dangerous for America as the Religious Right.  Find out more! jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=171&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/H2LdnkT1wcA/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, Welton Gaddy takes a journey into America with one of the world's leading authorities on Islam.  Plus, a look at a recent lawsuit that debates whether the Roman cross is a religious symbol. And, religious attitudes in America are changing. Find out how.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/H2LdnkT1wcA" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:40:44 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, Welton Gaddy takes a journey into America with one of the world's leading authorities on Islam.  Plus, a look at a recent lawsuit that debates whether the Roman cross is a religious symbol. And, religious attitudes in America are changing. Find out how. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/htimIhYHREc/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling that could have major implications for religious liberty in America.  Plus, what did one man learn when he read the Bible from cover to cover? We'll find out.  And,  a look at what James Dobson's departure from Focus on the Family means for the future of the Religious Right.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/htimIhYHREc" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:04:29 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, host Welton Gaddy discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling that could have major implications for religious liberty in America.  Plus, what did one man learn when he read the Bible from cover to cover? We'll find out.  And,  a look at what James Dobson's departure from Focus on the Family means for the future of the Religious Right. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=168&Itemid=62 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~3/M70DZirj8Nk/index.php This weekend on State of Belief, how reporting on religion forever changed one man's relationship to his faith. Former Los Angeles Times religion reporter William Lobdell joins Welton to discuss his new memoir Losing My Religion.  Plus, a new off-Broadway play explores the American evangelical experience and a look religion and politics in the governorship of Bobby Jindal.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfBelief/~4/M70DZirj8Nk" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:42:10 +0100 This weekend on State of Belief, how reporting on religion forever changed one man's relationship to his faith. Former Los Angeles Times religion reporter William Lobdell joins Welton to discuss his new memoir Losing My Religion.  Plus, a new off-Broadway play explores the American evangelical experience and a look religion and politics in the governorship of Bobby Jindal. jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgnoState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.jcraig@interfaithalliance.orgState,Belief,Religion,radio,Interfaith,Interfaith,alliance,Religion,Religion,Politics,Welton,Gaddy,Church,state,Religion,freedom,Religious,liberty,Religion,government,Pluralism,Religion,democracy,Religion,diversity,Religious,diversity,Religion,right,Relighttp://stateofbelief.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=167&Itemid=62 nonadultState of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.