{"id":1756,"date":"2011-12-14T09:35:41","date_gmt":"2011-12-14T14:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/faithmediaandculture\/?p=1756"},"modified":"2011-12-14T11:39:32","modified_gmt":"2011-12-14T16:39:32","slug":"russell-simmons-advertises-on-all-american-muslim-controversy-a-successful-hungerthon-lino-rulli-king-of-all-media-christmas-stock-stuffers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2011\/12\/russell-simmons-advertises-on-all-american-muslim-controversy-a-successful-hungerthon-lino-rulli-king-of-all-media-christmas-stock-stuffers.html","title":{"rendered":"Russell Simmons advertises on TLC’s “All-American Muslim” + A successful Hungerthon + Lino Rulli, King of All Media + Christmas stocking stuffers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture.<\/p>\n

1. All-American controversy.<\/strong> From MSN<\/a>: Hip-hop mogul and practicing Buddhist\u00a0Russell Simmons is throwing his financial support behind the TLC reality series “All-American Muslim,” tweeting on Monday that he is trying to purchase ad time during this week’s episode of the show. “Just purchased remaining spots for #allamericanmuslim for next week The show is now sold out! keep your money @lowes and we will keep ours,” Simmons, as @UncleRUSH, tweeted Monday… Simmons acted in response to home improvement chain Lowe’s pulling its ads from “All-American Muslim.” The company was pressured by the conservative evangelical group Florida Family Association to stop financially supporting of the series. The FFA claims\u00a0the show\u00a0is “propaganda clearly designed to counter legitimate and present-day concerns about many Muslims.”<\/em><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aX067JceznQ<\/p>\n

2. WhyHunger Hungerthon<\/em> sets fund-raising record.<\/strong> The recent 2011 Hungerthon<\/em> radiothon\/online auction event raised $764,000 for the fight against hunger and poverty, the most in the annual event’s 26-year history. This year’s top earners earners included guitars autographed by Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift and the opportunity to have a Switchfoot<\/a> concert in your home.\u00a0 WhyHunger partners in the event included SiriusXM, CBS Radio and charitybuzz<\/a>. To learn more about WhyHunger visit WhyHunger.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Lino Rulli makes the rounds.<\/strong> SiriusXM’s Catholic Guy<\/em>, and author of the humorous autobio Sinner<\/em>,\u00a0 will talk with New York ArchBishop Timothy Dolan on his own Catholic Channel show tomorrow (12\/15) @ Noon ET.\u00a0 He can also be seen the following day (12\/16) talking with Lauren Green on\u00a0 FoxNews.com Live <\/em>@ 2:15 PM ET.<\/p>\n

4. Christmas gift giving suggestions from Ignatius Press.<\/strong> The Catholic publisher\/distributor sent me this list of stocking stuffer suggestions available at their site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Books<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Father\u2019s Tale<\/a> \u2013 Bestselling author Michael O\u2019Brien (Father Elijah, Eclipse of the Sun and others) has delivered what many are calling his best work ever. \u201cI believe this novel will merit inclusion in any list of world\u2019s greatest novels,\u201d said Ignatius Press Founder and Editor , Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.<\/em><\/p>\n

Extreme Makeover<\/a> \u2013 Bestselling author and syndicated Catholic radio host Teresa Tomeo reports on the stream of toxic messages that barrage all of us, but especially women, daily; and she recommends the kind of extreme makeover you\u2019ll never see on TV. Tomeo\u2019s message urges women to rid themselves of the poison and reclaim their basic human dignity.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mother Teresa of Calcutta<\/a> \u2013 For many years, Fr. Leo Maasburg was one of Blessed Mother Teresa\u2019s closest companions and advisors. In this personal portrait, he presents amazing stories about her that people have never heard \u2013 stories he experienced first-hand at her side.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ten Universal Principles<\/a> \u2013 Philosopher, educator and author Fr. Robert Spitzer examines the concept of making sense of life and life issues. He offers a set of reasonable principles that anyone can use to guide their thoughts and actions, regardless of religious belief.<\/em><\/p>\n

What to Do when Jesus is Hungry<\/a> \u2013 Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., offers a down-to-earth and inspiring guide to the Corporal Works of Mercy, offering multiple ways that anyone can do them in everyday life. He also examines the Spiritual Works of Mercy, offering creative suggestions for also making them a part of routine life.<\/em><\/p>\n

DVDs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Servant of All<\/a> \u2013 This amazing new 2-DVD set from Ignatius Press includes Servant of All, a marvelous documentary on the life of the original Catholic media pioneer, and five of the most popular episodes of his landmark TV series, Life is Worth Living. Servant of God Archbishop Fulton Sheen is credited with bringing millions to the Catholic faith through a radio and TV ministry that spanned generations.<\/em><\/p>\n

Of Gods and Men<\/a> \u2013 Time magazine called Of Gods and Men<\/strong> \u201ca luminous tale of faith and heroism.\u201d This DVD version of the film, which won the Grand Prize at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, is available exclusively from Ignatius Press. It tells the true story of the Monks of Tiburine, a group of Trappist Cistercian brothers who were kidnapped and martyred in Algeria during the 1990s.<\/em><\/p>\n

St. Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven<\/a> \u2013 This captivating, epic film on the life of the \u201cApostle of Rome\u201d highlights Neri\u2019s great love for youth, his warm sense of humor, contagious joy, deep mystical spirituality and his amazing gift for miracles. The DVD includes special features, and the package includes a 16-page booklet.<\/em><\/p>\n

Merry Christmas!<\/p>\n

Encourage one another and build each other up \u2013 <\/em>1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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