Racism in America has been the bane of American society. America has a history of poor race relationships particularly between whites and black minorities. Notwithstanding the increasing number of interracial marriages since 1967, some sources: “Public approval of interracial marriage rose from around 5% in the 1950s to around 80% in the 2000s”; a study […]
Through the scriptures, Christians are encouraged to meditate. I have through trials realized there is no one way to meditate. However, I have found great use of the spiritual guidance provided by St. Francis de Sales through his book “Introduction To The Devout Life” and I think it would be useful to anyone in confusion […]
What happens to the body after death? How did cultures bury their dead? How did they dispose of the cadavers?Cultures all over the world have buried their dead differently. Sometimes, you may ask: what informed the choice on how to dispose of the remains of the dead. Here is a round-up of how different cultures […]
Francis de Sales, patron saint of writers and journalists and the deaf, was born August 21, 1567, in Thorens, Savoy. He studied in Paris between 1580-1588; In 1593, he was ordained as a priest. An assassination attempt was made on his life in 1595. Two years later, Pope Clement VIII dispatched Francis to Geneva, Switzerland. […]
William Shakespeare is unarguably the most influential character in English literature. A catalog of literary works with expressions that have enriched the English language continues in use well over 300 years since the genius walked this earth. Here are some common quotes and expressions you may or may not know were by Shakespeare: William Shakespeare […]
TikTok has reacted to Facebook’s copy cat product ‘Reels on Instagram’ but that hasn’t stopped accusations of idea theft from other startups who have found themselves between Facebook’s powerful jaws. Facebook has had a history, since its origin, of copying (or stealing) ideas. It seems to have become a company culture but this charge is […]