Spiritual Reflections: In death we find source of hope for our future
By Arlan Koppendayer, Spiritual Reflections  It was crowded so I squeezed into my seat near the middle of the sanctuary. Most of the people were unknown to me. A few I knew well, especially his ...
Spiritual Reflections: Life and death remind us to reflect on choices
I celebrated a funeral for an 83-year-old woman named Marion. A few days before the actual funeral, Marion’s daughter came in to make arrangements. I asked the daughter to tell me ...
'In shock': Houston's Ismaili Muslim community deals with death of spiritual leader, the Aga Khan
The death of the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, struck a deep chord with Houston’s sizable Ismaili Muslim community Tuesday. His Highness Prince Karim ...
“Blessed are those who thirst and hunger for righteousness”: Alexei Navalny’s Christian witness is a spiritual beacon for the West
On the week the world observes the first anniversary of his death, many continue to puzzle over why the Russian politician ...
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Gangs In Ecuador Are Allegedly Performing Human Sacrifices To 'Saint Death' As They Look For Protection
Gang members are turning to Santa Muerte to shield them from law enforcement and ensure the success of their operations.
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Houston’s Ismaili Muslims respond to death of spiritual leader, the Aga Khan IV, news of successor
The Tuesday death of the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, and the Wednesday announcement of his successor struck a deep chord with Houston’s sizable ...