The Challenges of Interfaith Marriage

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Date: 7 February 2008

Saying "I Do" In an Interfaith Relationship

Why do some interfaith marriages work and others don’t? This week, just in time for Valentines Day, we probe the unique challenges facing interfaith couples in love, from the wedding and the in-laws to children and death.

Join us as two Catholic/Jewish couples share their own experiences, and Mary Helene Rosenbaum–who deals with these issues every day at the Dovetail Institute—offers practical advice on how to make it work.

Two interfaith couples:  Eve and Scott Edwards; Jen and Rob Liebreich
Mary Helene Rosenbaum, Executive Director, Dovetail Institute
Special Thanks to the Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington and the Jewish-Catholic Family Network

Former Presidents Join To Unite the Baptist World

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Presidents Carter and Clinton took the stage last week at a 15,000-strong Baptist meeting in Atlanta.  Their goal: to bridge the political, theological and racial rifts that have divided the denominations.  We'll tell you what's at stake.

Adelle M. Banks, reporter, Religion News Service

Commentary: Rethinking Lent

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Lent as a season for giving up chocolate?  Not in the 21st century!  Maureen shares her thoughts on the evolution of the famous 40 days - from the dour, penitential Lent of her childhood to a more hopeful season.

Maureen Fiedler, Host, Interfaith Voices