Tag: religion
Ethical Reflections with Rev. Ian Markham: The impossibility of agnosticism
By Very Rev. Ian Markham, PH.D.
One cannot, simply cannot, be an agnostic all the time.
The term ‘agnostic’ was first coined by the English biologist...
Keep a sense of perspective: The danger of anxiety
By Rev. Ian Markham
As we approach the midterm elections, there is a palpable sense of anxiety in the air. The political divide runs deep....
Ethical Reflections with Rev. Ian Markham: Toleration and political disagreements
The word toleration is often misunderstood. Often the word is applied to people who “enjoy hanging out with different types of people.” In truth,...
Ethical Reflections with Rev. Ian Markham: We all need to become...
The first U.S. case of COVID-19 was diagnosed on Jan. 20, 2020, meaning this pandemic in America is about seven months old.
When the shutdown...
Houses of worship contemplate reopening
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
When restaurants got the green light to resume in-person dining, many jumped at the opportunity to reopen their doors. When...
Prayers during a pandemic
By Luke Anderson | [email protected]
During difficult times, people often turn to their religious communities for support, but conditions under the coronavirus pandemic continue to...
Your Views: Religion no factor in slaughterhouse opposition
To the editor:
City Councilor Del Pepper’s remark about the Halal poultry butchery, that “we need to share with our Muslim friends and neighbors that...
Letter to the Editor: Faith wins out over religious hate
To the editor:
I am writing this letter in response to the article written by you in the Nov. 8 Alexandria Times, “Alfred Street Baptist...
St. Mary Catholic Church in Old Town named a basilica
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
St. Mary Catholic Church has been named the first basilica in Northern Virginia.
The Holy See, the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the...
Letter to the Editor: George Washington should be honored, not vilified
To the editor:
I recently read that the Rev. Dr. Noelle York-Simmons and the vestry of historic Christ Church decided to take the plaques representing...
