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Dead Pets and Grief: Faith Leaders Embrace New Chaplaincy

By | July 28, 2024 | 0
Grave markers include fire hydrants at the Wayside Waifs pet cemetery.

Faith leaders are increasingly embracing the field of “pet chaplaincy” to help people deal with grief following the death of beloved pets.

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‘False Certitude’ Defines Our Religion, and Our Politics

By | July 21, 2024 | 0
The flag of the United States is set against a sunset.

Institutional religion has set a pattern for the sad reality of political divisions among our citizens — encouraging a false certitude about what we believe.

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Kansas City Rabbis Feel Local Impact of Israel-Hamas War

By | June 30, 2024 | 1
The Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park.

Kansas City rabbis are grappling with the effects of the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and a surge of antisemitism.

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KC Cemeteries Adapt to Changes in Dealing with Death

By | May 26, 2024 | 1
Elmwood Cemetery being mowed.

Kansas City cemetery operators are adapting to changes in how we deal with death. The biggest challenge is maintaining burial grounds of those who came before.

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Houses of Worship Define the Landscape of Kansas City

By | April 28, 2024 | 0
The Seventh Church of Christ Scientists on 47th Street at the edge of the Country Club Plaza closed recently. It will be demolished and replaced with a three-story restaurant building. The congregation has found a nearby home.

Houses of worship have played a key role in shaping the landscape of Kansas City. It is a story of almost constant change.

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