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Kansas City Looks to Faith Leaders as First Responders

By | March 31, 2024 | 0
A Kansas City Fire Department truck parked outside of Second Presbyterian Church in Brookside.

When catastrophe slams Kansas City, among the first responders are faith leaders stepping forward to offer comfort to the afflicted.

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KC Faith Community Offers Help for Asylum Seekers

By | February 25, 2024 | 0
Dorna Swan, Jody L. Craig and Ahmet Kodanaz, left to right, are members of the board of the new Heartland Welcome and Support Coalition.

The Kansas City faith community is stepping up to help asylum seekers from Venezuela and other countries through the Heartland Welcome and Support Coalition.

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How to Convince White KC it’s Time for Black Reparations

By | January 28, 2024 | 1
Kansas City Councilwoman Melissa Robinson speaks in a church.

Improving the lot of people of color in Kansas City also could improve the lot of all residents here — including white people, many of whom oppose reparations. 

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Pondering the Many Versions of Jesus Christ

By | December 24, 2023 | 2
Christmas tree and nativity scene lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Square., Vatican City.

Mike Graves, the author of “Jesus’ Vision for Your One Wild and Precious Life,” discusses the many versions of Jesus Christ as Christians celebrate his birth.

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Buddhism: Religion, Philosophy or Way of Life?

By | November 26, 2023 | 0
This home at 10th and Bales in Kansas City’s northeast now houses the Phap Hoa Buddhist Temple.

Many spiritual seekers are drawn to Buddhism, whose followers debate whether its a religion, a philosophy or just a way of life.

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