Viewpoint - A Production of WPBT2

This Month on Viewpoint - May

Sunday, May 27 @ 12:00 PM
Tuesday, May 29 @ 7:30 PM


Vatican Scolds U.S. Nuns
America’s Catholic nuns have been reprimanded by the Vatican over areas of concern which include the church's teaching on human sexuality, women's ordination, and “radical feminism".  We discuss how this rift may affect the church.

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Jacquelyn Loftus, Miami-Dade College
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University

This Month on Viewpoint - April

Sunday, April 22 @ 12:00 PM
Tuesday, April 24 @ 7:30 PM


Women in Religion
The largest religious institutions are run by men; they limit women in leadership roles and personal behavior. These restrictions run the gamut from not being able to lead a church to not being able to leave your house.  Will cultural and social changes or changes in theology move these religions to be more accepting of women?

Guests:
Rabbi Jaime Klein Aklepi, Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom
Rita das Mittal, Indian Religious and Cultural Center
Karen Shah, Broward Interfaith Council
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - March

Sunday, March 25 @ 12:00 PM
Tuesday, March 27 @ 7:30 PM



Pope Benedict XVI in Cuba
On March 26th, Pope Benedict XVI will visit Cuba to mark the 400th anniversary of El Cobre Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity, Cuba's patron saint.  We discuss the significance of this trip for Cubans living on the island and those in the exile community abroad.

Guests:
Rev. Alberto Cutié, Church of the Resurrection
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - February

Sunday, February 26 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, March 1 @ 7:30 PM


Student-Led Prayer Bill
The Florida Senate recently passed a bill allowing student-led prayer or other inspirational messages at public school events.  Is this an issue of freedom of speech or freedom of religion?

Guests:
David Barkey, Esq., Anti-Defamation League
Howard Simon, ACLU of Florida
James Summers, Northwest Baptist Church
Anthony Verdugo, Christian Family Coalition

This Month on Viewpoint - January

Sunday, January 22 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 26 @ 7:30 PM


Changes in the Church
On January 1st, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI established the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.  This new diocese allows for Anglicans and Episcopalians to join fully with the Roman Catholic Church, including married priests. Does this contradict the church’s stance on celibacy?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - December (October Re-Air)

Due to the holidays, Viewpoint will not tape a new episode this month.  Instead, the October 'U.S. Religious Knowledge' program will air.

Sunday, December 25 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 29 @ 7:30 PM
(Originally aired: 10/30 & 11/03)

U.S. Religious Knowledge
Amongst the world’s developed countries, the United States is said to be the most religious. Surprisingly, polls show many Americans know little about religion, including their own.  Will more religious education lead to tolerance? 

Guests:
William Current, Church of Jesus Christ
Rev. Robert Deshaies, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
Ken Loukinen, American Atheists
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - November

Sunday, November 27 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 1 @ 7:30 PM


Mormonism and the 2012 Presidential Race
As we head into the 2012 elections, how much does a candidate's religion affect their electability?  Are Americans taking their bibles to the polls?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
William Current, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - October

Sunday, October 30 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 3 @ 7:30 PM



U.S. Religious Knowledge
Amongst the world’s developed countries, the United States is said to be the most religious. Surprisingly, polls show many Americans know little about religion, including their own.  Will more religious education lead to tolerance? 

Guests:
William Current, Church of Jesus Christ
Rev. Robert Deshaies, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
Ken Loukinen, American Atheists
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - September

Guest Host: Joyce Belloise

Sunday, September 25 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 29 @ 7:30 PM


The Future of Christianity
Pope Benedict XVI held his annual closed-door seminar in August, saying that it’s up to Christians to make God known to the world.  Is evangelizing the right road for the future of Catholicism and Christianity? Is it too late?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University

This Month on Viewpoint - August

Sunday, August 28 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 1 @ 7:30 PM



Middle East Update
It has been an unstable year thus far for the Middle East and northern Africa. What started as an isolated protest in Tunisia has developed into a regional phenomenon that overthrew regimes and continues threatening others. Just how far reaching are the affects of the Arab Spring?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Amanullah De Sondy, Ph.D., University of Miami
Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed, Darul Uloom Institute
Robert Rabil, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University