Tag: religion

Is Thanksgiving and Christmas about celebration, or just about the money?

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Is Thanksgiving and Christmas about celebration, or just about the money? Thanksgiving and Christmas have been forcibly morphed from family holidays into commercial focused profit generation and greed. It’s no longer about families, enjoyment or religion but rather about spending money. By Ray Hanania When I was growing up, a phrase I am sure younger…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Culture, Features, Opinion, rayhanania, Seniors

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness Very few people have done more to strengthen diversity in Illinois than Patricia Michalski, who passed away on December 17, 2022. Pat was an activist dedicated to bringing people of all races, ethnicities and nationalities in the Chicagoland area together. And she did it…

Blogger, Chicago, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, Government, Illinois Legislature, Obituary, Opinion, Racism, rayhanania, Religion, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, women

Setting limits and staying safe: Teens sound off on being ‘Social-Network Smart’

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Setting limits and staying safe: Teens sound off on being ‘Social-Network Smart’ Genesee Perez’s social media feed is as varied and creative as her interests. Whether posting photos of her three dogs or her gecko Spike, sharing stories of her adventures, or enjoying artists showcasing glassblowing and other creative endeavors, Perez finds inspiration and entertainment…

Features, News, NewsWire, Religion

Former Alderman, State Senator Jeremiah Joyce author’s book on Chicago politics, race and more

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Alderman, State Senator Jeremiah Joyce author’s book on Chicago politics, race and more Former Chicago Alderman and State Senator Jeremiah Joyce has written a compelling book that offers insights not only into Chicago politics but into life growing up in early Chicago, the Irish community, and race relations called “Still Burning.” His stories add…

Blogger, Books & Films, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Features, Opinion, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Religion, Suburban Chicagoland

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witnesses Resume Public Ministry Two Years After Going Virtual If you happen to be around Millennium Park soon, you may notice that a pre-pandemic fixture is back on the sidewalks: smiling faces standing next to colorful carts featuring a positive message and free…

General Topics, News, Religion

Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress

April 11, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress American politics needs to balance by creating an ethnic caucus to ensure that everyone’s rights are represented in America. By William O. Lipinski When I was sworn in as a member of the United States house of representatives in January 1983,…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, immigrant, National, Opinion

Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism Former Congressman Bill Lipinski talks about what makes Americanism and the political forces that are trying to weaken Americanism, the importance of freedom of religion, and understanding the real threats of Communism and Marxism which are threats to the American way of Life and the American…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, Politics

Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack By Bill Lipinski Religious freedom is under attack in our Land of Liberty like never before, and unless we work very hard to keep our religious liberty, we are going to lose it. If we lose our religious liberty, it will make it that much more difficult…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, Religion

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, Government, National, Opinion, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

An (Orthodox) Easter blessing to all

April 25, 2019April 24, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

An (Orthodox) Easter blessing to all Egg fighting, coloring eggs and the commercial benefits of being Orthodox at Easter. A look at one of my favorite holidays By Ray Hanania I always wondered, why would anyone use the fat side of an egg in shackling? You know, the Easter celebration of “egg fights.” It’s only…

Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, rayhanania, Religion

Will controversy follow recent sale of Palos Church to Muslims?

January 28, 2016November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Will controversy follow recent sale of Palos Church to Muslims? The southwest suburbs have a history of community opposition to the building of a mosque or Muslim center, reflecting growing racism and discrimination against Muslims nationwide. Have things changed? By Ray Hanania More than 15 years ago, tried to purchase the abandoned Reform Church of Palos…

Opinion, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland