Assisted Suicide: Compassionate Help or Murder By Another Name?
Euthanasia, the painless killing of a person suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma, is illegal in the United States. Assisted suicide, on the other hand, is legal in Washington, D.C., ...
Vaccinations and Religious Freedom
With the upswing in US measles outbreaks in recent years, the controversy over parents refusing to vaccinate their children on religious grounds has not only come to the forefront, but also is sweeping the country. Today ...
Category: Health and Wellness Politics Religion Superstitions
Alabama Legislators Vote To Ban Abortions
In a long-anticipated move, the Republican-controlled Alabama Senate approved a measure that will, if signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, virtually abolish abortion in the state. Any doctor who performs one will ...
United Methodists Threaten to De-Unite Over LGBT Policies
The differing views held by conservative, centrist, and liberal factions of the United Methodist Church with regard to LGBT policies and practices appear to be coming to a head. At a St. Louis UMC conference in February, ...
Category: Politics Religion Social Justice
7 Books About World War II for Kids and Teens
World War II can be a difficult time frame to understand historically. The reasons the war began were complex and not limited to one country. Nazi ideology can be difficult to explain to children, but it’s importan ...
Category: Human Rights Politics Religion Judaism
Celebrate Jewish-American Heritage Month Remembering These Women
Donald Trump’s 2018 Proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month included these words: “The contributions of the Jewish people to American society are innumerable, strengthening our Nation and making it m ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Politics Religion
8 Great Kids’ Books for Arab American Heritage Month
Understanding other cultures helps children learn empathy for others. Books are a great way to introduce traditions and culture. April is Arab American Heritage Month. Here are some great books to open a dialogue with yo ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Morality Politics
8 Books for Children for the Season of Nonviolence
January 30 marked the beginning of the Season of Nonviolence, a 64-day international campaign that begins on the anniversary of the death of Mohandas Gandhi and ends on April 4, the anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Human Rights Politics
Seven Virtues - Justice
From the time you’re little, you learn about fairness and justice. You probably learned about taking turns at the drinking fountain when you were in kindergarten. When you played games like Candy Land or Chutes and ...
Category: Politics Religion Spirituality ULC Topics