by Mitch Randall | Feb 27, 2020 | Opinion
“Boys,” I asked my two sons a few years ago, “what are you giving up for Lent?” My youngest son quickly pounced. “Broccoli, I’m giving up broccoli for Lent.” He beamed, knowing he had just beaten the system of vegetable requirements at dinner. His older brother, who...
by M. Imad Damaj | May 3, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Aug. 26, 2009. At the time of publication, Damaj was president of the Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs and served on the board of Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and Richmond Habitat for Humanity....
by Elizabeth Evans Hagan | Mar 12, 2019 | Opinion
What are you giving up for Lent this year? How many times have you been asked that question already? I really don’t like it when folks ask me that. I’m sure it’s because they assume that I have something really holy to offer. Yet I don’t. I’ve never really fasted more...
by Mark Johnson | Mar 1, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Feb. 17, 2010. Johnson was pastor of Central Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, at the time of publication. He continues to serve in this position. It is published on the Friday before Lent 2019 begins (Wednesday,...
by Ashfaq Taufique | May 26, 2017 | Opinion
My fondest memory of Ramadan is from my childhood. It happened in the wee hours of the night, an hour or so before the crack of dawn. I slowly became conscious listening to a beautiful recitation of the Quran and smelling the aroma of cooking. My parents didn’t...
