Commentary

A Kansas City Fire Department truck parked outside of Second Presbyterian Church in Brookside.

Kansas City Looks to Faith Leaders as First Responders

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

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Dorna Swan, Jody L. Craig and Ahmet Kodanaz, left to right, are members of the board of the new Heartland Welcome and Support Coalition.

KC Faith Community Offers Help for Asylum Seekers

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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Kansas City Councilwoman Melissa Robinson speaks in a church.

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

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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Christmas tree and nativity scene lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Square., Vatican City.

Pondering the Many Versions of Jesus Christ

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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This home at 10th and Bales in Kansas City’s northeast now houses the Phap Hoa Buddhist Temple.

Buddhism: Religion, Philosophy or Way of Life?

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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