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Ethics and Religion Talk: Does your tradition believe in saints?

Submitted 03-05-2018 under OPINION

Barbara L. wrote the Ethics and Religion Talk panel at [email protected] to ask: “Growing up Protestant I was always under the impression that Catholics have saints but we do not. As an adult I learned that it's more...

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What role does celibacy play in your tradition?

Submitted 02-26-2018 under OPINION

Lauren G. wrote the Ethics and Religion Talk panel at [email protected] to ask: “I'm curious about how celibacy plays into religion. I do know that Catholic priests, nuns, and monks practice it; but does it play any ‘...

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What is the role of clergy?

Submitted 02-20-2018 under OPINION

Michele L. wrote the Ethics and Religion Talk panel at [email protected] to ask: “I understand that everyone on this panel is referred to as ‘clergy.’ I know this is a catch phrase for religious leaders. But I'm...

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What happens to a Secular Humanist Part 1

Submitted 02-12-2018 under OPINION

This week, we have a second set of responses to the question that Jim V. from Newego wrote to the Ethics and Religion Talk panel at [email protected], asking: “Does a secular humanist who follows his or her heart and lives in...

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Support Your Local Businesses: The Pyramid Scheme

Submitted 02-04-2018 under OPINION

Grand Rapids, being the second-largest city in Michigan, prides itself in its community and local involvement. Businesses in the downtown area, such as The Pyramid Scheme, keep a focus on the people within the community and use every opportunity...

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What happens to a Secular Humanist who lives by the Golden Rule?

Submitted 01-30-2018 under OPINION

Jim V. from Newego writes, Does a secular humanist who follows his or her heart and lives in general by the ‘Golden Rule’ have a chance of seeing Heaven, Paradise, gaining eternal life, etc., without the aid or direction of a Holy Book,...

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City Manager forum only opportunity for residents to meet candidates

Submitted 01-30-2018 under OPINION

Current City Manager Greg Sundstrom will officially retire in February following 8 years on the job and over three decades working for the city of Grand Rapids. This will mark only the second time in the last 30 years the city has hired a new...

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Should I tattoo a do not resuscitate order on my body?

Submitted 01-26-2018 under OPINION

The 70-year-old man was taken earlier this year to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where doctors made their startling discovery: a chest tattoo that seemed to convey the patient's end-of-life wishes. The word ‘Not’ was underlined, and the...

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is sex in virtual reality cheating? Part 3

Submitted 01-22-2018 under OPINION

James F. wrote to Ethics and Religion Talk: “I read with interest your recent column regarding whether Virtual Reality pornography is ‘cheating.’ I assumed the respondents were talking about someone in a committed relationship,...

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All the Way! Civic Theatre's newest offering is a hit with audiences

Submitted 01-16-2018 under OPINION

I was not enthused about attending a three-hour play. Not that I do not like plays, I do very much, but usually after two hours my interest wanes. That is not the case with "All the Way", a well-directed and produced Civic Theatre...

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