Blind Spot: When Journalists Don't Get Religion

Why do the media so often miss or misunderstand major news stories? One reason is that, in today's complex and pervasively religious world, understanding religion is vital in accurately reporting and interpreting current events. The authors of Blind Spot argue that all too frequently journalists and commentators do not take religion seriously and therefore fail to grasp the religious context of the news.  Blind Spot's essays examine news stories reported by major media sources in which key religious dimensions were ignored, overlooked, or misrepresented. These stories range from the 2004 U.S. presidential elections, to Iran, Iraq, and the papal succession. Blind Spot offers all readers -- whether people of faith or not -- an interesting and balanced analysis of the news media's uneasy relationship with religion and religious issues.

History

Gilbert, Lela

Marshall,Paul

Green-Ahmanson, Roberta

World

Oxford University Press

Why do the media so often miss or misunderstand major news stories? One reason is that, in today's complex and pervasively religious world, understanding religion is vital in accurately reporting and interpreting current events. The authors of Blind Spot argue that all too frequently journalists and commentators do not take religion seriously and therefore fail to grasp the religious context of the news. Blind Spot's essays examine news stories reported by major media sources in which key religious dimensions were ignored, overlooked, or misrepresented. These stories range from the 2004 U.S. presidential elections, to Iran, Iraq, and the papal succession. Blind Spot offers all readers -- whether people of faith or not -- an interesting and balanced analysis of the news media's uneasy relationship with religion and religious issues.

Mirrors is a collection of poetry that spans four decades of author Lela Gilbert's life. It offers reflections of mood, nature, friendship, love and spirituality.

Mirrors

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

iUniverse

An accessible overview of the history of Islam, its core beliefs, and its conflicts documents events from the works of the Prophet Mohammad to the present, citing the link between certain Islamic beliefs and terrorist groups while distinguishing between militants and peaceful Muslims. Original.

Islam at the Crossroads: Understanding Its Beliefs, History, and Conflicts

Marshall, Paul A.

Green, Roberta

Baker Pub Group

The inspiring life story of Baroness Caroline Cox, who has used her position in British government to turn the world's attention to humanitarian causes around the globe. "With true Christian compassion fused with fierce courage, Lady Cox continues to shun mere observation for frontline participation." --Charles Colson, Wilberforce Award citation, Washington, USA.

Baroness Cox: Eyewitness to a Broken World

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Monarch Books

Michael Lumberger is a married man who is HIV positive and has struggled with both racial and sexual identity.Ann Phillips was once immersed in an eighteen-year lesbian relationship.Tye Gamey lived a double life and, though married, pursued secret encounters with men.Kevin Oshiro began experimenting sexually at a young age and became involved in the gay community after college.Some believe that "once gay" means "always gay." But Bob Davies of Exodus International disputes that--with the example of his own life and with many experiences from years of ministry. In his latest book, cowritten with Lela Gilbert, Davies presents the true stories of fourteen people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and circumstances who have all broken free from homosexual lifestyles. Portraits of Freedom offers no one-size-fits-all answers, but it does show that with Christ healing and change are possible.

Portraits of Freedom: 14 People Who Came Out of Homosexuality

Davies, Bob

Religion & Spirituality

Intervarsity Pr

She had everything dreams were made of--dazzling beauty, ardent admirers, rich and famous friends. Why was she still so desperate and lonely?   Longing to escape the bleak, repressive faith of her childhood, Elisabeth Fuller turns her back on her upbringing and discovers a lifestyle she hopes will help her forget the pain of the past. Traveling in Africa, she is swept into the life of a dashing freelance photographer--the one man who holds the key to her childhood longings--if only she can trust him enough to open her heart.

Prelude

Romance

Contemporary

W Pub Group

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Interlude

United States

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Reprise

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Blind Spot: When Journalists Don't Get Religion

Blind Spot: When Journalists Don't Get Religion

Mirrors

Islam at the Crossroads: Understanding Its Beliefs, History, and Conflicts

Baroness Cox: Eyewitness to a Broken World

Portraits of Freedom: 14 People Who Came Out of Homosexuality

Prelude

Interlude

Reprise

Reprise