Religion and Dating
In Venice, California, a church draws people who are open to creative ways of coming together as a community and expressing faith. An actor and activist founded the church called Full Circle with the intent to draw curio ...
Category: Religion
Visit These Chicago Museums and Learn More About Faith and Culture
Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States. Although 71 percent of Chicagoans identify as Christian, the city is home to many different faiths. Many of the historic church buildings are open for tours. ...
Category: Religion
Appreciating Jazz in a Religious Setting
F. Scott Fitzgerald probably coined the phrase “Jazz Age,” a period in American history associated with Prohibition and the roaring twenties. Because jazz was so popular in the illicit speakeasies of the 1920 ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Religion
9 Faith Museums in Los Angeles
Most people think of Disney, Hollywood or the Dodgers when visiting Los Angeles. LA is a cultural, financial and commercial center in the United States. You may not think of religion when enjoying all LA has to offer, bu ...
Category: Religion
Religious Rights on the Job
In legal cases, issues arise as to whether, and to what degree, employers can circumvent laws against discrimination. Some companies claim the right to refuse service to same-sex couples or to refuse to provide their emp ...
Category: Religion, Citizens Rights
Why Michael Curry Mattered Before the Royal Wedding
Bishop Michael Curry, the primate of the Episcopal Church, gave the address at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. If you didn’t get to see the wedding, CNN offers the full text of the wedding address, b ...
African-American Hymns for June
In 2017, President Donald Trump issued this proclamation: “During June, we pay tribute to the contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to American music. The indelible legacy of these musicia ...
Category: Religion
Faith Leaders in the LGBTQ Community for Gay Pride
LGBTQ Pride Month is in June, to remember the Stonewall Riots of 1969. A lot has happened for the LGBTQ community since that time, largely to a heavy dose of activism across the United States. Let’s look at some of ...
Category: Equal Rights, Holidays and Observances, Religion
4 Quotes About the Blessed Virgin Mary for May
In the Catholic tradition, May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It’s kind of ironic that the same month in which Americans celebrate Mother’s Day, Catholics remember the most iconic mother of all. Her ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Religion
Noteworthy American Jews to Remember in May
Since 2006, May has been designated Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize and celebrate contributions and achievements of American Jews. Here are some famous people who made a difference in the history of the Unite ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Religion, Judaism