While a large percentage of Americans claim religious identity, the number of Americans attending traditional worship services has significantly declined in recent decades. Where, then, are Americans finding meaning in their lives, if not in the context of traditional religion? In this provocative study, the authors argue that the objects of our attention have become our god and fulfilling our desires has become our religion. They examine the religious dimensions of six specific aspects of American culturebody and sex, big business, entertainment, politics, sports, and science and technologythat function as “altars†where Americans gather to worship and produce meaning for their lives. The Altars Where We Worship shows how these secular altars provide resources for understanding the self, others, and the world itself. “For better or worse,†the authors write, “we are faced with the reality that human experiences before these altars contain religious characteristics in common with experiences before more traditional altars.†Readers will come away with a clearer understanding of what religion is after exploring the thoroughly religious aspects of popular culture in the United States.
While a large percentage of Americans claim religious identity, the number of Americans attending traditional worship services has significantly declined in recent decades. Where, then, are Americans finding meaning in their lives, if not in the context of traditional religion? In this provocative study, the authors argue that the objects of our attention have become our god and fulfilling our desires has become our religion. They examine the religious dimensions of six specific aspects of American culturebody and sex, big business, entertainment, politics, sports, and science and technologythat function as “altars†where Americans gather to worship and produce meaning for their lives. The Altars Where We Worship shows how these secular altars provide resources for understanding the self, others, and the world itself. “For better or worse,†the authors write, “we are faced with the reality that human experiences before these altars contain religious characteristics in common with experiences before more traditional altars.†Readers will come away with a clearer understanding of what religion is after exploring the thoroughly religious aspects of popular culture in the United States.
Religious Studies Over the last thirty years African American voices and perspectives have become essential to the study of the various theological disciplines. Writing out of their particular position in the North American context, African American thinkers have contributed significantly to biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, sociology of religion, homiletics, pastoral care, and a number of other fields. Frequently the work of these African American scholars is brought together in the seminary curriculum under the rubric of the black church studies class. Drawing on these several disciplines, the black church studies class seeks to give an account of the broad meaning of Christian faith in the African American experience. Up to now, however, there has not been a single, comprehensive textbook designed to meet the needs of students and instructors in these classes. Black Church Studies: An Introduction will meet that need. Drawing on the work of specialists in several fields, it introduces all of the core theological disciplines from an African American standpoint, from African American biblical interpretation to womanist theology and and ethics to sociological understandings of the life of African American churches. It will become an indispensable resource for all those preparing to serve in African American congregations, or to understand African American contributions to the study of Christian faith. Looks at the diverse definitions and functions of the Black Church as well as the ways in which race, class, religion, and gender inform its evolution. Provides a comprehensive view of the contributions of African American Scholarship to the current theological discussion. Written by scholars with broad expertise in a number of subject areas and disciplines. Will enable the reader to relate the work of African American theological scholars to the tasks of preaching, teaching, and leading in local congregations. Will provide the reader the most comprehensive understanding of African American theological scholarship available in one volume. Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Brite Divinity School Juan Floyd-Thomas, Texas Christian University Carol B. Duncan, Wilfrid Laurier University Stephen G. Ray Jr., Lutheran Theological Seminary-Philadelphia Nancy Lynne Westfield, Drew University Theology/Theology and Doctrine/Contemporary Theology
Liberation Theologies in the United States reveals how the critical use of religion can be utilized to challenge and combat oppression in America. In the nascent United States, religion often functioned as a justifier of oppression. Yet while religious discourse buttressed such oppressive activities as slavery and the destruction of native populations, oppressed communities have also made use of religion to critique and challenge this abuse. As Liberation Theologies in the United States demonstrates, this critical use of religion has often taken the form of liberation theologies, which use primarily Christian principles to address questions of social justice, including racism, poverty, and other types of oppression. Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas and Anthony B. Pinn have brought together a stellar group of liberation theology scholars to provide a synthetic introduction to the historical development, context, theory, and goals of a range of U.S.-born liberation theologies: Black Theology—Anthony B. Pinn Womanist Theology—Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas Latina Theology—Nancy Pineda-Madrid Hispanic/Latino(a) Theology—Benjamín Valentín Asian American Theology—Andrew Sung Park Asian American Feminist Theology—Grace Ji-Sun Kim Native Feminist Theology—Andrea Smith Native American Theology—George (Tink) Tinker Gay and Lesbian Theology—Robert E. Shore-Goss Feminist Theology—Mary McClintock Fulkerson “An extraordinary resource for understanding the vitality of liberation theologies and their relation to social transformation in the changing U.S. context. Written in an accessible and engaged way, this powerful and informative text will inspire beginners and scholars alike. I highly recommend it."—Kwok Pui-lan, author of Postcolonial Imagination and Feminist Theology “A delight to read . . . [and] an exemplary account of the genre of liberation theologies." ―Religious Studies Review
Once upon a time, fairies were the stuff of bedtime stories and sweet dreams. Then came the mutations, and the dre-ams became nightmares. Mosquito-size fairies now indulge their taste for human blood—and for most humans, a fairy bite means insanity or death. Luckily, Annabelle Lee isn’t most humans. The hard-drinking, smart-mouthed, bicycle-riding redhead is immune to fairy venom, and able to do the dirty work most humans can’t. Including helping law enforcement— and Cane Cooper, the bayou’s sexiest detective—collect evidence when a body is discovered outside the fairy-proof barricades of her Louisiana town. But Annabelle isn’t equipped to deal with the murder of a sixyear- old girl or a former lover-turned-FBI snob taking an interest in the case. Suddenly her already bumpy relationship with Cane turns even rockier, and even the most trust-worthy friends become suspects. Annabelle’s life is imploding: between relationship drama, a heartbreaking murder investigation, Breeze-crazed drug runners, and a few too many rum and Cokes, Annabelle is a woman on the run—from her past, toward her future, and into the arms of a darkness waiting just for her. . . .
Rebecca Hamilton flees Massachusetts with a fortune in stolen jewelry, only to discover her aunt has bequeathed to her the only whorehouse in Gardiner, Texas. Sheriff Adam Caldwell cant believe he proposed to the woman only to have her turn him down and become instead a vision in feathers and lace, calling herself Miss Becky, who wants him to teach her to be as wicked as she looks. Only when a man from her past catches up with her do Rebecca and Adam discover how much they stand to lose and learn what theyre willing to sacrifice to keep it.
Anatomy of a Murder was released in its film version in summer 1959. The movie starred James Stewart and Lee Remick and a cast that included then relatively unknown actors George C. Scott, Ben Gazzara and Orson Bean. The film was based on the 1958 best-selling book of the same title by Robert Traver. Traver was the pen name used by John D. Voelker, an Ishpeming lawyer, local author and Michigan Supreme Court jurist. The movie was directed and produced by Otto Preminger. The plot involves Stewart's attorney character, Paul Biegler, defending Lieutenant Frederick Manion (Gazzara) who is charged with the killing of bartender Barney Quill. Biegler argues that his client killed the bartender after an "irresistible impulse" overtook him when he heard that Quill had raped his wife (Remick). Prosecuting the case for the state is Claude Dancer (Scott) who claims that Manion jealously killed Quill after discovering that the bartender and the lieutenant's wife were having an affair. The ensuing courtroom battle focuses on whether Manion could be acquitted by reason of temporary insanity. The movie stars and film crews working on Anatomy came to Marquette County in late winter 1959. What they found, besides a chilling Upper Peninsula winter, were friendly townspeople enthusiastically willing to help make the movie a success. Jimmy Star, motion picture editor of the now defunct Los Angeles Herald and Express newspaper commented on the cooperation the filmmakers received locally after visiting the set during the last clays of filming. "Preminger has invaded this small town and everybody jumped in to help him get the local spirit on the screen," Star said. "They've turned over hotels, the courthouse, restaurants and trailer courts to him. I've been on a lot of locations, both here and in Europe, and I've never seen such wonderful help." This scrapbook recounts the memorable weeks of on location filming for Anatomy of a Murder through newspaper articles, personal recollections, photographs and other items, producing an enduring snapshot for posterity of those unforgettable days when the stars fell on Marquette County.This scrapbook was originally printed in 1999 in a larger format of 11 x 14. 20 years later and we are still finding people wanting to explore the "Anatomy" phenomenon. Reprinted in this smaller format in 2019 commemorating the 60th anniversary.Thanks to all of our Committee MembersCarol Fulsher, Paul Bonetti, Stacey Willey, Robert Nadeau, Barb Gauthier, Gigs Gagliardi, Floyd Luke, Donald Moore, Eileen Small, Linda Gambel, Joan Hanson, John Pepin, Jack Deo, Superior View Studios, Michigamme Historical Society, The John D. Voelker Foundation, The Thunderbay Inn, and The Mining Journal
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