Have you ever had that jarring self-discovery when you realize YOU might be the problem? This is particularly challenging when those calling o…
Like all children who grew up in California in the late 1950s, I learned “Golden State” history in fourth grade. The part I remember most was …
I am a white American woman who has for most of her life been oblivious to my white privilege—those benefits that accrue to me simply because …
As I said in my previous column (March 2, 2019) for Interfaith Voices, the relationship between religion and science would not be so troubled …
We’re living in a time of darkness, chaos, outrage, fear, conflict, and grief. How might we enter into the darkness, face it, name it, and tra…
“Turn, turn, turn... a time to dance, a time to mourn ...”
Last summer my husband, three children and I visited Italy. As a Catholic, I was particularly excited to see Rome and the Vatican, places I ha…
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I met an avid Christian on my walk this morning. As he walked by me, he said how grateful he is to the Lord for this morning, for the birds’ s…
I was taught that belief attains to a level of faith “when it motivates life and shapes the mode of living.” My faith in a loving God, the sou…
At the ancient Greek temple at Delphi, its entrance is inscribed with the words “Know thyself.” What does it mean to “Know thyself”? How does …
Muslims throughout the world are celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a celebration at the end of Ramadan. Here's an introduction to this i…
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When I’ve spoken to other people over the past few weeks about how I’m doing – via telecommunication or while, of course, maintaining a six-fo…
Karma is not some mysterious and unknowable concept from the far east. It is simply the law of cause and effect. Every action or thought we in…
Normally, the May 1 "Day of the Indoctrinator" ceremony attracts Valley of the Dawn members from across the globe. This year's a little different.
While recently visiting with a good friend, the topic of healing came up. Despite our very different backgrounds, mine Christian Science, hers…
Thursday marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan for many Muslims. Here's a look at what traditions will remain in place, and how others …
This Ramadan, celebrations will look a little different, and organizations and individuals around the world are doing their part to make it special.
Mohammad Hassan Khalil, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answ…
In the last days on my dad's life, his body rapidly diminished by the cancer that was eating away at his internal organs, I am told that he ma…
As we deal with disruptions and complications in our lives caused by the COVID19 pandemic, celebrating Easter and the events that led up to it…
In medieval Europe Passover was a touchpoint for violence and libel against Jews.
It was 1967 and while youth were challenging societal norms, I was going through a free-spirited movement of my own: My first vacation indepen…
Are you ready to give up caffeine for 40 days? What about your social media accounts? While giving up those things may seem hard for you, Chri…
Mid-Valley Women of Christ invites local women to attend one of 46 community bible study classes beginning Monday.
Nativity scenes showing the birth of baby Jesus first originated in the small Italian town of Greccio. Today, some such scenes have taken a po…
With the holiday season under way, charitable donations are on the rise. But how do organizations use their funds?