Jul 22nd, 2005 · July 23, birthday of Ethiopia's late emperor, Haile Selassie, is a holy day for Rastafarians, celebrated with feasts, prayer and a musical style called Nyabingi. Ras Michael blends Nyabingi and reggae.
Jul 10th, 2005 · In London, churches across the city held memorial services for victims of Thursday's terrorist attacks. Senior Christian, Jewish and Muslim clerics also gathered and issued a joint statement calling for unity and dialogue between faiths in the aftermath.
Apr 3rd, 2005 · Young activists demonstrating against abortion and for prolonging the life of Terri Schiavo have been a near-constant presence in the nation's news in recent months. Host Debbie Elliott profiles Robin Shannon, a member of a group of professional activists collectively known as the House of Prayer.
Jan 14th, 2005 · In 1943, theologian Reinhold Niebuhr wrote the Serenity Prayer, an appeal for grace, courage and wisdom that's become a mantra of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and appealed to people around the world. We speak to Niebuhr's daughter, Elisabeth Sifton, whose book explores the circumstances that led her father to write the prayer.
Aug 17th, 2004 · Historically, Sunday was reserved for prayer and reflection, and most commerce or non-religious activity was off-limits. But these days, almost anything goes. As part of her series on leisure, NPR's Susan Stamberg talks with the Alexis McCrossen, author of Holy Day, Holiday: The American Sunday.