Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, the latest from the gridiron. The nfls Domestic Violence and child abuse scandals continue this week, as media reports of more abusers and disappearing sponsors mount. Top corporate sponsors are standing by the nfl for now, even those run by women. The female chief executive officers of pepsico, General Motors and Campbell Soup co. , run companies that pay hundreds of millions annually for the right to attach their brands to the nfl. Female activists pushed those ceos to speak out and by weeks end pepsicos indra nooyi issued a statement decrying the abusive, violent behavior but supporting nfl commissioner Roger Goodell as a, quote, man of integrity. So far nike and castrol have dropped personal contracts with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson that over child abuse charges and Radisson Hotels has suspended local support for the team. Peterson has b
Im reporting from Covenant Baptist United Church of christ in washington, d. C. This is one of a growing number of churches that are welcoming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender preferences. They call it open and affirming. Or ona. On this special edition of to the contrary we take to you three churches in very different parts of the country that are opening their doors along with their communal lives and ministries. Open and affirming is our churches are our way of grappling intentionally and faithfully with one of the most difficult things that the church faces right now. How to welcome and embrace and sanctify gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Here in st. Paul park, minnesota, a new consciousness is taking hold. Although this town was a manufacturing hub back in its heyday, today its a quiet town with one oil refinery. The church mirrors the town. Once a Thriving Church the community United Church of christ saw its population dwindle
Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, religion and women. Former president jimmy carter has called out religious leaders for perpetuating sexism. In his new book, carter says wrong interpretations of holy books particularly the bible are a major contributing factor to inequality between the sexes. The former president is still a his ran though he left the Southern Baptist Convention Due to the treatment much women. Practice of religion that is a basic cause on the foundation or the excuse for other abuses, where women are deprived of an equal right to serve god and where they are treated as subordinate or inferior people. He stressed that jesus himself never disrespected women but later Church Leaders up to the present day have treated women as second class citizens. Carter called for women to have an equal role in church, saying, all are equal in the eyes of god. So Debra Carnahan is religion sexi
Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, legal wrangling over abortion a federal Appeals Court heard arguments this week about a hotly contested texas law that could be the new frontier for the abortion rights debate. The law mandates a strict set of building codes for clinics requiring upgrades that could cost millions. Prolife proponents say theyre necessary to ensure the safety of women. But prochoice groups say the clinics do not need the upgrades, cant afford to comply and will close. Abortion Rights Groups claim their opponents are using an underhanded strategy to close clinics and limit access by pretending they are concerned about Womens Health. Fifth circuit judges in new orleans will decide if the law is constitutional. Is the new strategy for pro life groups by writing clip particulars upgrade and in effect closing them . Pretty much bonnie. So far the right has not been able to bring down
Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, women dominate the democratic president ial field. Hillary clinton may need to be looking to her left as she considers her second run for the presidency. Senator Elizabeth Warren of massachusetts is getting what some are calling a rock star reception from liberals as she campaigns for Democratic Candidates across the country. Ready for warren launched this week with a website, Facebook Page and twitter account. Supporters plan to be at all of the senators appearances to encourage her to run. This weekend at an annual convention of progressives, called netroots nation, those supporters are coming face to face with superpac ready for hillary. That pac has raised 89 eight millioned to and is working on a Grass Roots Campaign for their candidate, who still leads all the polls. Warren continues to say she is not running for president. Debra carnahan could she be a s