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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is It OK to Borrow Another Tradition's Spiritual Practices?

Submitted 07-24-2023 under OPINION

How do you all feel about people who belong to a religion other than yours, but "borrow" elements of yours such as rituals, language and spiritual practices in an effort to fulfill their own lives?

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Community Updates: Friday, July 21

Submitted 07-21-2023 under NEWS

Investigation into Saturday's fatal shooting continues, 36-year-old victim identified; A Glimpse of Africa Festival to take place in downtown Grand Rapids in August; and more

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Groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence 3-Day Screenwriting Workshop and Interactive Writing Exhibition debuts in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-18-2023 under NONPROFITS

Branch Out Productions and GR-Media Initiative/Film Incubator are hosting a 3-day workshop challenge for 5 writers, who will be coached in how to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to produce a full screenplay in 3 days. July 23 at 6 pm the public can see the results and participate in a groupwrite.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Does Your Religious Community Feel Under Attack?

Submitted 07-18-2023 under OPINION

How concerned are you about violence being directed at members of your religion at this very fragile time?

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Community Updates: Friday, July 14

Submitted 07-14-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission meeting draws dozens of residents, activists to City Hall; Kent County Prosecutor, 17th District Court postpone People v. Christopher Schurr trial pending review by Michigan Court of Appeals; and more

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Pippin Comes Of Age

Submitted 07-13-2023 under OPINION

Circle Theatre Grand Rapids stages sexy, sincere 1972 musical about finding yourself in others.

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Free Summer Concerts Return to Downtown: GRAM on the Green with WYCE 88.1FM

Submitted 07-12-2023 under NONPROFITS

Free outdoor concerts on the Grand Rapids Art Museum Terrace happening July 20, July 27, August 3, and August 10

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Jenny Lewis Draws From Rich Catalog At Meijer Gardens Performance

Submitted 07-11-2023 under OPINION

The former Rilo Kiley singer performed her signature brand of country-adjacent music at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Must a Congregation Always Be United in Agreement with its Leader?

Submitted 07-10-2023 under OPINION

How do congregations survive if there is a schism in their attitude toward their religious leader? A house divided WILL fall.

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Community Updates: Friday, July 7

Submitted 07-07-2023 under NEWS

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City Manager Mark Washington back in Grand Rapids after international visit to two of Grand Rapids's Sister Cities; John Ball Zoo to honor World Chimp Day with day-long celebration; and more

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