Day: October 30, 2017

Christ Church, Alexandria to move plaques commemorating Lee and Washington

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Christ Church, Alexandria to move plaques commemorating Lee and Washington

Christ Church, Alexandria in Virginia, founded in 1773, has a rich and complex history, which is represented by two plaques dedicated to Robert E. Lee and George Washington hanging at the front of the church. Both men were members of the church and were involved, in various ways, with its development. For several years now, […]

The Washington Post asks, “What needs reform in American religion today?”

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The Washington Post asks, “What needs reform in American religion today?”

In honor of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s famous nailing of his theses to the door of the church and the start of the Reformation, the Washington Post has published an interesting article.

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