Aurora reactions; Olympics and Ramadan; Catholic comedy




Religion News Godcast show

Summary: Daniel Burke is joined by David Gibson, our national correspondent, and Omar Sacirbey, who covers Islam and Muslim Americans. We discuss the reaction among religious groups to the shooting in Aurora, Colo.; how Muslim athletes are preparing for the Olympics, which occur during Ramadan this year; and the upcoming Catholic Comedy Slam between Stephen Colbert and Cardinal Timothy Dolan. To learn more about this week's topics, you can start with these links: * "Is gun control a religious issue?": http://www.religionnews.com/culture/social-issues/is-gun-control-a-religious-issue * "Ramadan fast poses challenge for Muslim Olympians": http://www.religionnews.com/culture/sports/ramadan-fast-poses-challenge-for-muslim-olympians * "Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Stephen Colbert to star in Catholic comedy slam": http://www.religionnews.com/culture/arts-and-media/cardinal-timothy-dolan-and-stephen-colbert-to-star-in-catholic-comedy-slam