Free Speech and the University of Central Oklahoma
Ken Ham, President of Answers in Genesis, sits at the heart of some controversy over freedom of speech on the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) campus. The student body government invited Ham to speak on campus about ...
Category: Equal Rights, Religion, school
Celebrate Women’s History Month in Seneca Falls at These Religious Sites
Seneca Falls is a small town in central New York. At the 2010 census, the population was just a little over 9,000. Still, it holds an important place in history. In 1848, the first women’s rights convention was hel ...
Category: Religion
A List of Easter Movies to Get Ready for the Holiday
Christmas might be the ultimate holiday movie season, but Easter isn’t far behind. This year, Easter falls on April Fools’ Day which might seem a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. To get i ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Religion
Women to Know: Jeanne III
Let’s take a look at a woman of the Reformation who was highly influential. Many of the most important women during the Reformation were royalty. It was the virtue of their birth that gave them power to influence t ...
Category: Religion
Remembering Clare of Assisi for Women's History Month
March is traditionally Women’s History Month, a time to focus on women who have made a difference both historically and in contemporary times. This year’s theme is “Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring ...
Category: Religion
Green Pope Speaks God's Mind
80529084](/assets/ulc/blog/scaled/white-robes.jpg){.alignleft .size-medium .wp-image-7882 width=300 height=200}For a billion faithful worldwide, when the pope declares a thing, God has spoken. By that standard, there sho ...
Category: Environment, Religion
A Religious Tour Through South Bend Indiana
South Bend might be most known for its football program, but the city has a long industrial history. The factories built in the early 19th century were the driving force in immigration to the area. Catholics from Poland, ...
Category: Religion
9 Movies to Inspire Introspection for Lent
The season of Lent should be time for spiritual reflection. Many give up meat and other luxuries for Lent. Fasting can be part of spiritual growth, but there’s more to faith development. Stories that help you refle ...
Category: Religion
Celebrate Read Across America With Books to Help You Talk to Your Child About Religion
On March 2, schools across America celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading. If you need help discussing diversity and religion with your child, check out these great books that you can read together and start talk ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Religion
The Good Samaritan in Pop Culture
In Luke 10, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. A parable illustrates a moral lesson, much like a fable or allegory. In this instance, it’s introduced when Jesus is asked the question, “Who is my n ...
Category: Religion