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20 Mar 2015

If Martese Johnson Was White

Odyssey NetworksMarch 20, 2015No commentsFaith on the Record african american, aggression, black, blood, Faith on the Record, martese johnson, Police, Rabbi Brad HIrschfield, racial tension, stitches, underage drinking, UVA, Violence, white

In an atmosphere of heightened racial tensions, particularly between police and young African American men, Martese Johnson was arrested this week for underage drinking. The force used by police during his arrest, which left him bloodied and in need of stitches, has shocked many and led to renewed cries of racial prejudice by police. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield tells us...

20 Feb 2015

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield on Religion and Terror

Odyssey NetworksFebruary 20, 2015No commentsFaith on the Record barack obama, countering global terrorism, Faith, Faith on the Record, hate, ISIL, ISIS, Islam, leaders, Muslim, Rabbi Brad HIrschfield, Religion, ring of peace, terror, Violence

This week some of the biggest headlines coming out of the Washington summit on countering global terrorism focused on the refusal of President Barack Obama to define ISIS (ISIL) in relation to religion. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of Clal and co-founder and executive editor of TheWisdomDaily.com, talks about why religion is important to this discussion.

25 Jul 2014

The Role of Religion in the Ukrainian – Russian Conflict

Odyssey NetworksJuly 25, 2014No commentsFaith on the Record Brad Hirschfield, Faith on the Record, Russia, Ukraine, Violence, War

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield looks at the long history of conflict between Russia & Ukraine and the role of religion & religious leaders can play in choosing to either fan the flames or inspire positive change to build a better future.

16 Jun 2014

Until You Love Yourself: Prostitutes Reclaim Their Lives After Years of Violence and Addiction

Odyssey NetworksJune 16, 2014No commentsUncategorized Addiction, Becca Stevens, Healing, Magdalene House, Prostitution, Thistle Farms, Violence

Prostitution is a multi-billion dollar business in the United States. Some sources estimate the annual revenue at close to $15 billion. The sex industry and the illegal drug industry, which often live side by side, “tear up women and use them til they throw them out” according to The Rev. Becca Stevens, who founded Nashville, Tennessee’s Magdalene and Thistle...