Pentecostalism and Social Engagement
A panel discussion that was part of “Spirit in the World: The Dynamics of Pentecostal Growth and Experience,” held October 6, 2006.
Civic Engagement
Who Voted and Does It Matter? A New Agenda in Washington
A panel of politically informed commentators assess the policy implications of the new administration. Together with politically engaged students, they look at whether religion mattered in this election and its role within the new administration.
One LA: Standing Together
This documentary, One LA: Standing Together, explores the creation of a broad-based community organization in Los Angeles County. One LA , an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation, unites citizens to address issues such as housing, education, and immigration reform. The video includes interviews with One LA leaders, including Ernesto Cortés, Jr., Macarthur Fellow and lead organizer for One LA, and footage from the 12,000 person inaugural event.
Will Thune Enrapture the “Left Behind” Crowd?
This post originally appeared on Trans-Missions, the USC Knight Chair in Media and Religion site. With the recent midterm election now behind us, reporters are beginning to speculate about potential Republican challengers …
Was There a Values Vote?
This post originally appeared on Trans/Missions, the USC Knight Chair in Media and Religion blog. What is particularly striking in the aftermath of Tuesday’s historic election is that there is no consistent …
Whom You Do vs. What You Do
This post originally appeared at Trans/missions, the USC Knight Chair in Media and Religion site. With an important election looming, our constantly simmering political contest over “values” is once again at full …
Growing up in America: The Power of Race in the Lives of Teens
Growing Up in America: The Power of Race in the Lives of Teens Richard Flory with Brad Christerson and Korie Edwards (Stanford University Press: 2010) People’s experiences …
The New Odd Couple?
Richard Flory on Glenn Beck and Liberty University
Touring with L.A. Gang Tours
Our ongoing project on the Los Angeles Dream Center has introduced us to many memorable people, among them, Alfred Lomas. Alfred is the director of the Food Truck ministry at the Dream …
Feeding the 983,000
According to a recent report from the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, the number of people served by its affiliate food pantries, kitchens and shelters throughout Los Angeles County has increased 46% since …