Funeral
Ethics and Religion Talk: Should I be proselyzed at a funeral?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 04-15-2024 under OPINION
I have attended many funerals in my time. One thing that I'm frustrated about is the fact that so often, the officiant takes the opportunity to convince the friends and family of the deceased who might not be members of the same religion of the...
Ethics and Religion Talk: How does your tradition react to suicide?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 09-24-2018 under OPINION
Dr Sahibzada, the Director of Islamic Center and Imam of the Mosque of Grand Rapids, responds: A person’s life consists of two aspects in Islam: Faith and actions. The person is a believer and suicidal action is not a rejection of faith but...
We are the People, and this is our funeral: Death of the Middle Class March
by (scott warren)
Submitted 11-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
We are the People (Grand Rapids) is hosting the Death of the Middle Class March on Saturday Nov 5th 2011. Starting at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Ottawa Street and Pearl Street in downtown Grand Rapids, the march will emulate a New Orleans-style...