Record #:

36445

Author(s):

Molina, Diana

Abstract:

The image of the Virgin Mary has appeared since the Spanish appeared in Mexico. The image personifies womanhood, love, hope, compassion, and humble strength. In modern times, her image has also been integrated into commercial and marketing endeavors.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 53 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2006, p13-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Religion; Religious icons

Record #:

36331

Author(s):

Deas-Moore, Vennie

Abstract:

Continuing tradition from West African roots, prayer meeting life experiences come through songs and testimonies. The church goers praise the Lord through chanting, body expressions, and shouting. Stories are told of everyday experiences but told through the power of God.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 48 Issue 1-2, 2001, p47-58 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Gospel Music; Religion; Church music

Record #:

26125

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Christian Smith, assistant professor of sociology, completed a study on evangelicalism and learned that it is one of the strongest religious movements around. Evangelicals’ strength comes from their ability to retain members, their educational mobility, and the large role that religion plays in members’ lives.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Fall 1998, p22-24, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Religion; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

26166

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Warren Nord, lecturer in philosophy, contends that public schools and universities today come close to indoctrinating students against religion by almost completely ignoring it. He argues that neutrality doesn’t just mean that it’s okay to teach students about religion, but that you’re required to teach them about it if you teach them things that are hostile to religion.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 1, September 1996, p7-8, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public education; Religion

Record #:

26168

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Carl Ernst, Chair of religious studies, went to Iran for a conference on Persian culture. While there is conflict in Iran, Ernst says the culture is misunderstood. He is trying to develop a program in Persian studies to enhance the curriculum in religion and foreign policy.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 1, September 1996, p12, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Religion; Foreign policy; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25207

Author(s):

Turner, Patty J.B.

Abstract:

There has long been a debate about dominion versus stewardship when it comes to man’s creation. Some churches are now using that debate to talk about man’s responsibility to the environment.

Source:

Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Fall 1993, p5, il

Subject(s):

Religion; Environmental education

Record #:

21510

Author(s):

Fenn, Elizabeth A.

Abstract:

Sometime before 1824, the slave celebration of Jonkonnu spread to North Carolina from the Caribbean Islands. Jonkonnu is a unique Christmas celebration in which elaborate costumes are worn and distinctive dances are danced to celebrate the holiday. The tradition was transplanted to America with Caribbean slaves and became a custom in black communities until about 1900 when it was abandoned by African-Americans.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 65 Issue 2, Apr 1988, p127-153 , il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slavery--North Carolina; Religion

Record #:

35840

Author(s):

Barrick, Mac E.

Abstract:

Two variations of the same story start off this essay about how folk cultural materials, whether oral or physical, must change over time in order to survive.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 32 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 1984, p33-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Humor; Anecdotes; Religion

Record #:

35916

Author(s):

Miller, Eric

Abstract:

The Moral Majority was a conservative Christian PAC with a mission to remove believed “anti-God, anti-family” materials from NC public schools and school libraries. Such an agenda concerned librarians and educators about the consequences of purging shelves and banning books. Concerning other library-related issues related to access, included was how inflation and rising prices of books and periodicals curtailed the building of collections.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Mar 1981, p16-17

Subject(s):

Libraries and state; Books; Public schools; Religion; Librarians

Record #:

35605

Author(s):

Davis, Hubert J.

Abstract:

After having a close call with some venomous snakes, an old man turned to religion to repay his prayers on during the incident.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 2, May 1973, p73-76 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Devil; Religion; Snakes

Record #:

35364

Author(s):

McCullen, J.T., Jr.

Abstract:

Told from the viewpoint of a young boy, the church-goers of a town usually go and pray at the bedside of a dying person until they pass. In this particular case, however, the man who lay in the sickbed was not prayed over because people thought of him as a bad man for drinking and not attending church.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 18 Issue 2, May 1970, p71-77, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Short stories, North Carolina; Religion; Death--Causes

Record #:

35369

Author(s):

Doar, Harriet

Abstract:

A poem about a woman’s religious conversion.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 18 Issue 2, May 1970, p89 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poetry; Religion

Record #:

35066

Author(s):

Hamilton, Andra Joy

Abstract:

The story of how a carpenter managed to rebuild a friendship and cure a handicapped child (with cover art).

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 3 Issue 1, July 1955, p2-4, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Religion