By John Gehring — 2019
Op-Ed: His papacy has been a consistent rebuke to American culture-war Christianity in politics.
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A study of American servicemen finds that those who have experienced combat become more devout
JWV works to ensure that all service members and veterans are able to practice their faith, free from repercussions.
It’s an uphill battle for returning veterans as they look for support from their church and their community.
The VA will provide a headstone for any eligible veteran, even if they’re already in an unmarked grave, in any cemetery around the world.
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Religion and military service go hand-in-hand. Here's the data.
One of the few common elements within the diversity of Native traditions is the idea that all dimensions of social life are profoundly integrated. Instead of “religion,” the broader term “life-way” is often used to describe the traditions of Native peoples.
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Forty years ago, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act finally finally extended that right to the country’s Native citizens.
The Native American Church of Jesus Christ is a spiritual movement that integrates the teachings of Christian life with the spiritual and ethical traditions of various Native cultures. A central component of the Native American Church is the sacramental ingestion of peyote during peyote meetings.
The departure of young people from the churches, once the bedrock of Korean culture and identity in America, marks a significant social shift.
Latinos are the fastest-growing group in the Church. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Latino wards (congregations) more than doubled.