Art can be a bridge to another culture. Islamic art isn’t only about the religion of Islam but about the society as well. Early Islamic art of the 7th century was influenced by other cultures, such as Roman, Byzant ...

Category: Islam Religion

These days, many people who are not religious have a negative feeling towards religious people, particularly Christians. Many feel that people who call themselves Christians are spreading hate and judgment instead of b ...

Category: Religion Christianity

Michael Jackson might be the King of Pop, but he’s got nothing on Mahalia Jackson, who incidentally has the same last name as Michael but is unrelated to the pop singer. Mahalia was known for being a civil rights a ...

Category: Human Rights Religion Social Equality

Miami, Florida, might be known for its beaches and beautiful weather, but there’s more to southeast Florida than just watersports and sun. It’s culturally and ethnically diverse. If you get to Miami for a vac ...

Category: Religion Spirituality

Montana is the only state with a constitutional mandate that recognizes the cultural heritage of the American Indians and commits to preservation of their cultural integrity. Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade ...

Category: Religion

Located in northwest Ohio, Toledo sits on the western end of Lake Erie, making it a transportation hub. After the canals were finished in 1845, giving ships access to the town, Toledo quickly grew into a major community. ...

Category: Religion

In a strange sense of irony, Margot Kidder died during Mental Health Awareness Month. She dealt with bipolar disorder and urged people to be more empathetic toward others dealing with mental health conditions. Her legacy ...

Category: Health and Wellness Religion Science

In 2016, the most notable archaeological find was when the tomb of Christ was unsealed. Workmen discovered that the site was preserved better than historians expected. Unless you follow archaeology circles, you may not h ...

Category: Biblical Interpretation Religion Religious Items Science

June is designated PTSD Awareness Month. The American Psychiatric Association defines PTSD as “posttraumatic stress disorder. . . . [A] psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnesse ...

Category: Health and Wellness Religion Science

Among the wide range of faiths and religious dogmas in the world, there are some that govern or regulate certain conduct regarding medical care and procedures. From circumcision to abortion, from refusal to accept vaccin ...

Category: Human Rights Religion Science