Orthodox mother’s meditation on autism

On many Sundays, Corey Hatfield sent her family ahead into church while she lingered outside with her autistic son, Grayson – trying to decide if he would scream or run the second they entered the sanctuary.Approaching the chalice during Holy Communion was another challenge.

Age is not a detriment in any way

One of my father’s favorite expressions each time his birthday rolled around was, “I’ve never been this old before.” The only expression he wore out more was when he left a gathering as he said, “Well, I’m off, but that’s generally well known.

Poll results about Trump, immigration

CBS News published a new poll with the headline, “Poll finds support for Trump’s deportation program falls.” The story seemed straightforward. But the story behind the story is worth looking into.

Life after Kennedy: More culture clashes

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retired in 2018, but religious-liberty activists still want to know where he hoped to draw a bright line between religious freedom and the sexual revolution.Kennedy knew that the First Amendment’s declaration that government “shall make no law ...

Time is right for questions of character

Can it be a coincidence, or merely a case of synchronicity, that in the age of Trump – a decade-long epoch that began in 2015 – several serious, high-profile books have been written about presidential character?

School leadership in good hands

Now with Melissa Knabe being named assistant superintendent of Clinton Public Schools, Supt.Nathan Meget is poised to guide and further his imprint on the school system.The Board of Education chose the correct successor to Tyler Bridges by electing to go inhouse and promoting Meget to the position.

Rev. Bill Moyers fought religion gaps

The year was 1976, and Jimmy Carter, a Sunday school teacher from Georgia, had shocked major newsrooms by discussing his born-again faith.Presidential candidates were not supposed to do things like that.

America’s periodic reckoning begins

Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy.The 250th anniversary of American independence – a year from this month – comes at a time of great national tumult. The nature of our democracy is shifting.

Don’t let wounds, appearance fester

Wounds can fester over time if they are not properly treated soon enough. What initially begins as a minor problem may rapidly change into a major calamity. The same may be said about people, relationships, businesses, and even municipalities. Care and attention is needed.

New martyrs in the church of Antioch

The faithful gathered for a more than symbolic rite at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus – the Feast of All Antiochian Saints.During this June 22 service, a jihadi – Syria blamed the Islamic State group – entered with a rifle and began firing.