Commentary

Grave markers include fire hydrants at the Wayside Waifs pet cemetery.

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.

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The flag of the United States is set against a sunset.

‘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.

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The Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park.

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.

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Elmwood Cemetery being mowed.

KC Cemeteries Adapt to Changes in Dealing with Death

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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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 Define the Landscape of Kansas City

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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