Ep 10. Ferguson, Missouri; Sunni-Shia Harmony; Minnesota Lama

In season 19 episode 10 of Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, first up is a story on the aftermath of the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. As the town grapples with the fallout of the shooting and protests, religious leaders are trying to bring about healing and reconciliation. Reporter Tim O’Brien visits the town to talk to faith leaders who are working together to bring about change.

Next, the show looks at the relationship between Sunni and Shia Muslims, which has been fraught with tension and conflict in some parts of the world. However, in the United States, there are efforts underway to promote harmony and understanding. The show visits a mosque in Virginia where Sunni and Shia worshipers are breaking bread together and working towards greater unity.

Finally, the show looks at the unique journey of Lama Norlha Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist master who has established a thriving community of practitioners in Minnesota. Reporter Fred de Sam Lazaro visits the community to learn about the spiritual teachings of the lama and the impact they are having on his followers.

Overall, episode 10 explores the power of faith to heal, unite, and transform individual lives and communities. From Ferguson to Virginia to Minnesota, religious leaders and practitioners are using their belief systems to bridge divides and promote understanding and compassion.