The twilight of the Hawaiian gods came suddenly
The ancient Hawaiian religious system was abolished almost overnight, in late 1819, by order of the king of the islands. It's a dramatic story.
View ArticleAdvocates hope 'Silence' will raise awareness of religious persecution
It's at times difficult to watch director Martin Scorsese's "Silence," yet activists about religious persecution hope Americans will watch — and realize that millions of Christians and religious...
View ArticleVFW Post 3693 crowns 2017 queens
It was an exciting weekend for the Gonzales Memorial VFW Post 3693 as they crowned their 2017 queens that will represent their post for the next year. More than 20 contestants from ages three months to...
View ArticleTrump's draft order on religious freedom prompts praise, concern and confusion
A leaked copy of a draft of an executive order on religious freedom was released by The Nation last Wednesday that would provide broad protections Trump promised to religious conservative supporters.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Home movies show reel life
I can still hear the hum of the film projector, the sound of my grandfather setting up the screen stand in the family den, the sight of air particles dancing in front of the projector's light.As a kid,...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Why do people fast during Lent?
The students in our church have begun what they're calling "Fast Week." It has nothing to do with how fast they drive their cars or how quickly they can get what they want. Quite the contrary: It's...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Generational divide
During a small, adult social gathering, the conversation somehow turned to individual memories of growing up in different parts of the country and in family backgrounds that differed from one's own,...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: The Shack’ answers questions
The age-old angry question is, "If there is a God, then why do horrible things happen?" A new movie, "The Shack," based on the book by William P. Young, goes further. "How does one get past unspeakable...
View ArticleRegister now for Arc seminar and fun day events
Register now for Arc seminar A new federal rule will change the way individuals with disabilities receive services. Arc is holding informative seminars on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1....
View ArticleNursing home holds St. Joseph Altar
A religious tradition continues at Azalea Estates Assisted Living in Gonzales. Now in its third year, the St. Joseph Altar was held March 8 where dozens of residents were in attendance to participate...
View Article50 powerful biblical names to give your baby - Their origins and meanings
Check out the origins and meanings of 50 female and male biblical names - with a few variations.
View ArticleFaithfully engaging the immigration debate in the age of Trump
Religious leaders hope that Donald Trump's divisive stance on illegal immigration will not undue efforts to unite people of faith around more compassionate policies.
View ArticleGrammy winning gospel singer Sandi Patty marks 30 years of performing with...
Sandi Patty, a five-time Grammy winner and gospel singer, is embarking on a 14-city series of concerts dubbed “The Farewell Tour" marking the end of 30 years of performing.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Attention all catalog shoppers
Back in my early days of suburbia, I received one or two catalogs in the mail, and that was about it. However, catalogs, I soon learned, are like rabbits, and tend to multiply if left unattended. At...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Orange scones irresistible even on day when green rules
St. Patrick's Day is March 17, which means folks will be dusting off their recipes for soda bread, scones, and corned beef and cabbage.Not being of Irish descent, I had no such recipes handed down to...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: How is slow cooker cooking time adjusted for smaller recipes?
Q: Many of the recipes I find for the slow cookers make way too much for my husband and me. I have often wondered how much time is needed if I make half a recipe, but I haven't been able to find an...
View ArticleReligion News: EU court says religious symbols can be banned by employers
WEEK IN RELIGIONThe top court of Europe recently ruled that workers can be banned from wearing religious symbols while at work. The European Court of Justice ruled on a case of a woman who alleged that...
View ArticleAfter a centuries-long tradition, only one god-king remains
Anciently, the notion of a divine or divinely called monarch was virtually universal and fundamental to many global worldviews. Today, religiously based monarchies are virtually extinct. But they...
View ArticleAlzheimer's Services names new board members
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area is proud to announce the addition of Richard Bourgeois, Susan Haspel Lipsey and Tara Madison to its Board of Directors.
View ArticleSimply Faithful: What markers are at your corners?
It was slightly irreverent, but I snapped the picture of bird poop on the labyrinth sign anyway because it fit my mood — because it seemed to symbolize my own path, my own crooked maze through life.Oh,...
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