Many U.S. houses of worship have accessibility limitations. They are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 32-year-old landmark civil rights law that included access requirements for public spaces. Nonetheless, most have made their buildings accessible in some fashion. But there is much room for improvement.
The mockumentary format isn’t what saves “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” The film largely hinges on Regina Hall’s performance as the wife of a scandal-ridden mega-church pastor.
Eugene Faust's dad said his son was so dedicated to helping others that he was an organ donor who made many donations after he died.
When Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins embarked on “The Great Muslim American Road Trip” last September, they had no idea what they might encounter.
Supreme Court affirmed Jehovah's Witnesses' rights to proselytize in 2002. That ruling paved the way for, five years later, a Kenosha man's life to be forever changed.
The new history book arrives as numerous American institutions, including religious groups, grapple with their racist pasts and shine a spotlight on their communities' overlooked Black pioneers.
Eager to adapt Jon Krakauer’s book, “Under the Banner of Heaven,” producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer looked for ways to include as much detail as possible in a two-hour film.
Dear Amy: My older sister is 75 and unmarried.
WASHINGTON — This is a horrible and sacred story I hesitate to use. But it is being reenacted in our time.
On April 18, 1949, at Verhagen Hall at St. Louis University a priest just back from a year of study at Harvard completed an exorcism after hearing a diabolical laugh that froze his blood.
Around 80 people were greeted by “Charming” the donkey, an alpaca, and a goat when they arrived early last Sunday at Trinity United Methodist …
Tomorrow is Easter. From my religious education by the Very Reverend Dr. Oyen and Reverend Taylor, Easter celebrates Jesus Christ who, accordi…
Kat Lonsdorf, a 2005 Verona Area High School graduate, was aware of a connection between the Madison area and the small Ukrainian town as she and her colleagues from NPR reported on the devastation. But she was surprised to learn that Ludmila Boiko had visited Wisconsin, and her hometown of Verona, years earlier with exchange students from Ukraine.
Several years ago, I started writing petitions for the Prayer of the Faithful at Newman Catholic Parish. In one of my first petitions I wrote …
“In our worship services throughout Lent, we will not be using any music or liturgy written or composed by white people," the church said. Nearly two-thirds of the city's residents are white; 18% are Black, according to the Census.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put a spotlight on the views of the Russian Orthodox Church. A scholar of Russian religion explains the structure and history of Orthodox Christianity.
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, leader of Russia’s dominant religious group, has sent his strongest signal yet justifying his country's invasion of Ukraine — describing the conflict as part of a struggle against sin and pressure from liberal foreigners to hold “gay parades.”
Tyrese Gibson is mourning the death of his mother Priscilla Murray, who died on Monday from Covid-19 and pneumonia, according to the actor.
Kamadeva, also known as Madana, is the Hindu god of love, desire and infatuation.
Across the U.S., historic urban churches built decades ago to accommodate hundreds or thousands of worshippers and bulging Sunday school classes have struggled with shrinking flocks and rising preservation costs. Many are finding new ways to use their buildings that let them keep those sacred places viable while serving the neighborhoods they've anchored for decades.
Like many modern observances, Groundhog Day can trace its origin from a few different directions.
Like many modern observances, Groundhog Day can trace its origin from a few different directions.
When I read about the loss of freedom in Hong Kong, I think about the book of Revelation.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has offered to pay the burial costs for all 17 people killed in a fire that ripped through a New York City high-rise.
CHIPPEWA FALLS—Terry L. Michels, 47, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
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