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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.

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Sufi Whirling Dervishes
2:09
The dancing of whirling dervishes servers as a "spiritual offering."
Saving Catholic Schools
9:53
Committed Catholics are trying to reverse the decline of their parochial schools.
Alawite Anxiety in Turkey
6:42
These Shiite Muslims fear the Syrian war has drawn in Islamic radicals.
Religion and the New Congress
2:59
The 113th Congress is more religiously diverse than usual.
Look Ahead 2013
24:10
Our panel of reporters discuss the religion news stories they anticipate in 2013.
Sister Mary Ann Walsh: This Papal Election is “a Huge Moment
2:49
She talks about the importance of this papal election.
Hanukkah Lamps
3:33
For centuries the Jewish festival of lights has dispelled the winter darkness.
Conversation with Fmr. Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey
10:49
He talks about interfaith dialogue and the new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Religion at Obama's Second Inaugural
3:50
The rituals of American civil religion were on full display in Washington.
Lynching and Forgiveness
8:15
Some who witnessed lynching or lived in fear of it have found ways to forgive.
Inauguration Perspectives of People of Faith
10:17
Three distinguished people of faith share their perspectives on the next four years.
Extended Inauguration Perspectives
13:00
We continue our discussion with three religious leaders about Obama's second term.
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