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2017, Articles, Blog, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology
#MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women
“How the #MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women in America” By: Olivia Peera, Communications Intern In recent months, discussion of sexual harassment and...
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2017, Art & Music, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois, Interfaith, Special Events, Theology, Values
An Evening of Peace Through Music
An Evening of Peace Through Music By: Crystal Magallon, Interfaith Engagement Intern On October 28th at 7 p.m., Congregation Etz Chaim’s Interfaith Committee...
2017, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology
Yom Kippur And Food
Yom Kippur And Food By: Boe Chmill Yom Kippur, it is the holiest day in the Jewish Calendar. It is a holiday built...
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Dr. Elizabeth Loentz Discusses Yiddish, Its Relevance in Jewish Identity
“Once Yiddish has taken hold of you...then you will no longer recognize your earlier tranquility. Then you will feel the true unity of...
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Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
Dr. Susan Ross Talks Feminist Theology, Patriarchy, and Influential Women
On Thursday, March 17, Niagara Foundation welcomed Dr. Susan Ross from Loyola University to discuss the role of feminism within both an academic...
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Events, Friends in Faith, Gender, Interfaith Engagement, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
FIF: Dr. Susan Ross on “Feminist Theology”
We are pleased to invite Dr. Susan A. Ross, Professor of Theology and a Faculty Scholar at Loyola University Chicago, on March 17,...
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Events, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Special Events, Theology
Fourth Presbyterian Church Hosts Screening of Love is a Verb
On March 16, 2016, at 6:30 pm, Fourth Presbyterian Church will host a screening of the 2014 documentary Love is a Verb. Love...
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Blog, Event Recaps, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
PJ Cannon Introduces Niagara to Rastafari Beliefs and Practices
On February 23, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting PJ Cannon, Jr. for a Friends in Faith event on Rastafari beliefs...
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Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
Sallie Latkovich Speaks on Biblical Study Programs at CTU, Her Experiences Traveling in the Middle East
On February 18, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Sallie Latkovich to discuss the benefits of religious studies abroad. Latkovich, C.S.J.,...
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Blog, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Health, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
Professor Benjamin Zeller Discusses Relationship Between Religion and Food
On February 9, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Professor Benjamin Zeller to speak on the topic of “Religion and Food.”...
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Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
Today is Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday in the Christian faith, a religious holiday which occurs 46 days before Easter. Participants fast for 40 days as...
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Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
Today is Shrove Tuesday
Also known as Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, February 9, 2016 is Fat Tuesday, a celebratory day of colorful and eccentric costumes, rich...
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Blog, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Theology
Professor Julius Crump Examines Evil, Its Role in Public Discourse
On February 2nd, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Julius Crump to our Friends in Faith lecture series. For this...
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Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality, Theology
This Week is World Interfaith Harmony Week
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010. This initiative provides a platform...
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Blog, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Theology
Meditating for the First Time: A Visit to The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting a landmark, The Buddhist Temple of Chicago. This 70-year-old institution extends open arms to visitors,...
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2018, Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology
Passover Seder
This seven-day celebration, Pesach in Hebrew, begins today and commences with the traditional Seder dinner. The Passover Seder is a time for families...
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Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
Today is Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Christian liturgical year and one of the...
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