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How religion was overrun by journalism
The Star Tribune quoted Richard Flory, CRCC director of research, about the role of journalists throughout history. What happened? While a variety of factors contributed to religion’s decline as a cultural authority …
Singapore newspaper quotes Don Miller’s book
The Straits Times (Singapore) cited the book “Global Pentecostalism” by Donald Miller of the USC College and colleague Tetsunao Yamamori, who spent four years visiting churches in 20 countries. (available via subscription …
Waking Up in Singapore
The Jewish Journal ran an op-ed by Reuven Firestone, CRCC senior fellow, about Islam in Singapore. Firestone attended an international conference there which focused on the ways in which modern-day Muslims want …
Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd: impoverished by his loss, enriched by his inspiration
The Egypt Daily News ran an op-ed by Reuven Firestone, CRCC senior fellow, about the late Muslim scholar Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd. Parts of the Muslim world are experiencing a period in …
Hatred and mistrust prevent Jews, Muslims from building intercultural bridges
The Jewish Journal ran an op-ed by Reuven Firestone, CRCC senior fellow, on the factors that prevent Jews and Muslims from building intercultural bridges. We humans have the peculiar habit of demonizing …
Failure doesn’t stop predictions of the apocalypse
The Los Angeles Times quoted Richard Flory, CRCC director of research, about the effectiveness of the idea of the rapture as a tool for religious conversion. Richard Flory, a USC sociologist who …
Rev. Mark Whitlock talks to CNN about the the segregation of churches
CNN featured Rev. Mark Whitlock, director of community initiatives and senior pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, regarding the segregation of churches. “We’re fully integrated in the workplace, schools, public restaurants …
How Religion Strengthens Community
Zócalo quoted Richard Flory, a senior research associate at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture, about how faith builds stronger communities in a section called “Answering the ultimate questions.” Specifically, …
“The Real Story of Halloween” on the History Channel
Lisa Bitel, professor of religion and member of the Interdisciplinary Research Group, appeared on this History Channel TV special, talking about the Celtic roots of the holiday. Description from History Channel: Halloween …
Crenshaw-area housing for seniors exemplifies the AME Church’s civic-minded brand of faith
The LA Times quoted Cecil Murray, CRCC senior fellow, in this article on housing development in Los Angeles by the AME church. “Ward AME is to be commended because it has been …
The Schullers: A tale of two churches
The LA Times quoted Richard Flory, CRCC research director, in this article about the bankrupt Crystal Cathedral. “They are totally outdated,” Flory said. “They are so committed to a plot of land …
Muslims become integral to American seminaries
CRCC partnership, the Center for Muslim-Jewish Engagement, is mentioned in the Huffington Post in a piece by Joshua Stanton, co-Founder of Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Religious Freedom USA. Since 2008, for …
‘Tis the season to be…angry about religion
Diane Winston, USC Knight Chair and CRCC senior fellow, spoke about the most wonderful/angry time of the year on KPCC 89.3 FM’s The Patt Morrison Show. Show description: According to many in …
L.A. Times: Working to Boost Social Activism Among Muslims
The Los Angeles Times quoted Brie Loskota, CRCC managing director, in an article about CRCC’s American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute partnership with the Jewish Funds for Justice program, the Community Organizing Residency. …
Super Bowl commercials far from distinguished
Daily Variety quoted Richard Flory’s blog in an article about Super Bowl commercials. Richard Flory, a professor of sociology at USC, recently wrote about “The New Politics of Fear,” which have “begun …
USC Program Helps to Train Young Muslim Leaders
Voice of America News reported on the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute and its efforts to train a new generation of civic leaders. Brie Loskota is the managing director for the USC …
Rodney, Riots and Religious Engagement
CRCC Managing Director Brie Loskota wrote an op-ed for the Huffington Post reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the Rodney King beating. Today marks an obscure but important milestone: the 20th anniversary …
20th Century Mass Killings Remembered
In Voice of America News, Donald Miller, director of the USC Center for Religion & Civic Culture, discussed his interviews with Armenian and Rwandan survivors of genocide. “One thing is that forgiveness …
Manhattan declares June 12th as Nadia Roumani Appreciation Day
Nadia Roumani, co-founder and director of the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute (AMCLI), received a proclamation from Borough of Manhattan President Scott M. Stringer declaring June 12th as Nadia Roumani Appreciation Day …
Richard Flory talks Crystal Cathedral with NPR
NPR quoted Richard Flory, CRCC director of research and research associate professor, in a report about the ongoing financial woes of the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County. The Crystal Cathedral, a megachurch …