Fathers are not always kind and kings are not always generous. Yet, images of fathers and kings are often used to depict the physical appearance of God in the Western world.
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Interfaith Walk unites community
Nearly 120 people of various faiths came together in celebration of unity Sunday for the 10th annual Interfaith Walk. The walk spanned more than two miles between Claremont and Pomona and took participants through visits to Muslim, Jewish and Christian houses of worship.
Minding Our Own Blackness
Senior psychology major Jedaun Carter said she has been in therapy since she was 6 or 7 years old, but never saw the benefit from it until high school.
Author presents progressive Christianity
Author and public theologian Brian D. McLaren talks about “The Great Spiritual Migration” and “A New Kind of Christianity” Thursday in Morgan Auditorium.
Domestic terrorism is real threat
Three people were killed and nine were injured in a shooting Friday in the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood, by a man identified as Robert L. Dear. While almost every news outlet covered the tragic event, not many called it what it is: domestic terrorism.
Ash Wednesday marks a fresh start
The University of La Verne provided a bilingual Ash Wednesday service to about 40 students and faculty in the Chapel.
New club looks to ‘renew’ La Verne
Renew, a new Christian club, is ready to spread the “good word” to the University of La Verne.
Commentary: Minority faiths should be acknowledged
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education in England has added paganism as another faith to be taught in Cornish schools. The syllabus states that pagan faiths will be taught alongside Christianity, Judaism and Islam to honor Cornwall’s rich and diverse heritage.
Religious celebration combines spring holidays
The Campus Activities Board organized a joint celebration of Easter and Passover for students to enjoy on April 5 in the University Mall.
Interfaith issues emphasized at roundtable
About 15 students and faculty discussed religion and unity at the Interfaith Student Roundtable for Hope and Peace last week in the Campus Center.