Political Clashes at a Washington, DC, Church
While churches are primarily a place of worship and prayer, they can also be important historical locations. When events occur at a historic church, they have the potential to become all the more notable. Earlier this sp ...
Category: Freedom Politics Religion Citizens Rights
Breaking Bad Habits: How To Free Yourself From a Habit’s Grip
Bad habits, though seemingly innocent enough, can negatively impact several areas of your life. From harming your physical and mental health to hurting your relationships with others, they often act as a silent destroyer ...
Category: Aid Health and Wellness
How the Bible Influences Society
Pew Research recently released survey results that showed about half of Americans (49%) believe that U.S. laws should be influenced by the Bible. This figure is much higher among Christians, with 68% of all Christians wa ...
Category: Christianity
How Bad Habits Interfere With Your Relationship With God
It is human to have bad habits. From running late all the time to impulse buying to smoking and drinking, bad habits run the gamut from being minorly inconvenient to downright self-destructive. Yet most people don’t gi ...
Category: Health and Wellness Religion
What Did Eid Al-Fitr Look Like in 2020?
Religious holidays are a vital part of different cultures worldwide. Unfortunately, 2020 has been a difficult year that has disrupted all kinds of traditional events. The COVID-19 pandemic has made gathering unsafe. Whet ...
Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances Religion
Religion Beyond Church Services
Restrictions on social gatherings in the United States are starting to ease up in many areas as the health risks created by the novel coronavirus pandemic start to lessen, but things aren’t going to go completely back ...
Category: Religion
Big Changes in the United Methodist Church's Stance on LGBTQ Rights
Issues concerning LGBTQ rights often pose big questions to politicians and religious leaders alike. While some churches continue to claim that having a sexual orientation other than heterosexuality goes against their tea ...
Category: Human Rights Morality Politics Religion
The Supreme Court’s Ruling on LGBTQ Rights and What it Means for Religious Conservatives
The past few months have brought about massive changes to the lives of American citizens. In the midst of big questions about how best to handle COVID-19 outbreaks, a wide variety of human rights issues have also been br ...
Category: Human Rights Politics Political and Religious Controversy
Military Funerals Continue To Be Impacted by COVID-19
While many areas are starting to slowly open back up in the United States, there are still restrictions on groups over a certain size. These restrictions have caused a lot of things to be put on hold, including sensitive ...
Category: Ceremonies Funerals
A Day of Prayer Across Religious Lines
In 2019, Pope Francis visited Abu Dhabi. It was a historic moment when he, along with other religious leaders, formed a group of nine representatives known as the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity. This group is meant ...
Category: Religion Spirituality