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

By | January 28, 2024 |

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.

Pondering the Many Versions of Jesus Christ

By | December 24, 2023 |

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.

Buddhism: Religion, Philosophy or Way of Life?

By | November 26, 2023 |

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.

Putting Your Faith in the Arts

By | September 24, 2023 |

Kansas City artist Tom Dolphens has icons and other works of art displayed in several Kansas City locations. These three icons had been in his home studio but now have been sold to a new owner.

Religion makes precious little sense without art, even though some misguided souls have tried to banish art as idolatrous.

Lone Jack High School Teacher Battles Antisemitism

By | June 25, 2023 |

Flowers in the foreground of the Lone Jack Civil War Museum.

Lone Jack High School teacher Angela Gottesburen has been recognized as Holocaust Educator of the Year by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education.