A recent high-profile shooting outside a mosque and rising threats to houses of worship have focused attention on security guards. Now, unions are pressing for better pay and training.
Category: Places of Worship
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Security Guards Offer Protection, But Get Paid Little in Return
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A Local’s Guide to Chiang Rai, Thailand
Four insiders on where to stay, eat “micro-seasonal” dishes and shop for handmade pottery and textiles.
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Empty Churches Are Being Turned Into Restaurants and Malls
With vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows, the architectural features of churches have become huge draws for business owners.
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What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.
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Rome, Sacred Ground for Nearly 3,000 Years, and Counting
Christianity is just one chapter in the Eternal City’s rich spiritual history. Judaism, Islam and ancient Roman religions are also a big part of the picture.