Religious persecution is occurring more frequently in the world. People, if aware at all, would say, oh, yes, Christians are being persecuted all over the world.
It has been 10 long years since the Gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killed 6 people and wounded 4 others. These were devoted worshipers as well as family members whose only crime was attending their local Sikh temple to worship.
Muharram refers to the first month of the Islamic Calendar. The complete month of Muharram is sacred, according to the Muslims. However, it is the tenth day that is of most significance.
I have the privilege to live near a greenbelt in Sacramento and encounter all kinds of people, joggers and runners, bicyclists, short and long-distance dog walkers, and those walking in pairs or by themselves.
“This Virtual Calming Room is a place for students, families, and staff to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings and building our resilience during this pandemic.”