Faith
KC Live Theater Provides Alternative to What People Miss in Shrinking Congregations
When the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents “Freud’s Last Session” the weekend of Nov. 22, the audience will hear a debate about God’s existence by actors playing Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis, and C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th Century’s most important Christian writers. But the goal won’t be to convince anyone of any religious, spiritual,…
From Monasteries To Mainstream: Some Find Healing And Purpose Through Spiritual Direction
Several years ago, the Rev. Lisa Senuta, now an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Kansas, became the rector of a church on Chicago’s ritzy North Shore. But, she says, “about 18 months in, the place was just eating my lunch. I was having panic attacks, which was very unusual for me.” So she got…
‘False Certitude’ Defines Our Religion, and Our Politics
Institutional religion has set a pattern for the sad reality of political divisions among our citizens — encouraging a false certitude about what we believe.
Kansas City Rabbis Feel Local Impact of Israel-Hamas War
Kansas City rabbis are grappling with the effects of the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and a surge of antisemitism.
Dead Pets and Grief: Faith Leaders Embrace New Chaplaincy
Faith leaders are increasingly embracing the field of “pet chaplaincy” to help people deal with grief following the death of beloved pets.