A wooden cross is silhouetted by the early morning sun at the First Lutheran Church, 1701 19th St., Parkersburg. (Photo by Art Smith) As the faithful gather in church this weekend to celebrate Easter, ...

MARION - The Christmas season is always filled with celebrations, with different churches observing the birth of Jesus Christ in a variety of ways. At First Presbyterian Church in Marion, the ...

In a remote village in Thailand, hand towels hang on the walls of some newly converted Christians, a symbol of faith because they were used during their baptisms. In a West Fargo church, a group of ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Symbols are powerful. Take the bald eagle. When most Americans see an eagle prominently displayed on the back of a quarter or on the presidential seal, ...

Re “Display of Scripture May Split Justices,” March 3: I feel that we need to take another look at the concept of the separation of church and state. At the time our great nation was founded, many ...

You know them: the fluffy bunnies, fancy bonnets, lemony Peeps, baskets filled with chocolates. And Easter is that, certainly. But there is more. In keeping with the sacred origin of the observance, ...

For many, the cross with bent arms is a painful symbol of evil, hate and genocide. For others, it's an ancient sign of peace and prosperity. For all involved, it's an issue fraught with history, ...

A statute of the Virgin Mary stands as a quiet symbol in the courtyard of St. Edward Catholic Church. For some, she may only seem an adornment. But each day, as the sun rises on her surroundings, she ...