Tag archive for ‘faith’
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Local mosque to hold open house on 9-11
In a bold move to dispel ignorance and hostility against their faith, Bakersfield Muslims are inviting the greater community to visit a local mosque and learn about Islam on Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Most important tool when ghost hunting is faith
Who knows whether Piet the Basque ghost really exists in Old Town Kern. But for one night, a group of people led by Ethical Paranormal Investigations of California shared compassion for and faith in a being they could not see. Read the story and watch the video.
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Mile 124 combines music and art for faith experience
At Life Journey Church, arts and music come together for a coffee house atmosphere in Mile 124. This Friday, May 28, photographers will explore the idea of “freedom” set to the sounds of Bryan Easter, Deedra Patrick and Right Hand Side.
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Local churches move forward after the split
After three Bakersfield churches seceded from the U.S. Episcopal Church at the end of 2008 over same-sex marriage and the ordination of gay clergy, two local congregations held on to their Episcopalian roots and started anew. Writer Louis Medina updates us on both the churches that left and those that remained.
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Evangelical leader defends church’s social justice role
Theologian Jim Wallis insists social justice remain an important part of church teachings, despite Fox News commentator Glenn Beck’s criticism of churches that emphasize political activism. Bakersfield blogger Leonel Martinez attended a speech by Wallis in Anaheim and brings us this story.
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One man loses, another gains religion through reporting
Former Bakersfield Californian religion reporter Louis Medina shares his insights on a visit this week by another former religion reporter, William Lobdell, author of “Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America — and Found Unexpected Peace.” Read how Medina experienced the opposite in Bakersfield — he found more of God.
