Art by Mary Palumbo Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Icons are a form of worship that artfully display holy and sacred beings. Icons are more than works of art. They teach us things. They live and breathe, instilling wisdom from Christianity through the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Christ Pantocrator Teaches Balance
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‘We Are All Connected’: Loving One Another in Different Religions
Art by Abby WiltLove, and how people show and receive it, comes in many forms.These acts of love, or loving kindness, reverberates throughout people of different religious beliefs.“We need to grant each other the dignity of difference, we also need to find those things that build bridges between our differences — and loving kindness does that,” said John … [Read more...] about ‘We Are All Connected’: Loving One Another in Different Religions
Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
Art by Vivian Hsia Whether they are on the court or in the classroom, Pepperdine athletes said their faith impacts everything they do. Student athletes at Pepperdine said their faith has an influence on both their athletic careers and lives as a whole. They said their faith allows them to play for a higher purpose, which helps them to worry less when on the court or field. “My … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
When Trying to “Just Pray More” Doesn’t Help
Art by HeeJoo Roh Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.“Dear God, please help me not to be anxious. Please forgive me for my sins and lack of faith. I trust in you and your plans for me. I am trying to be better. I don’t know when I will be, but please … [Read more...] about When Trying to “Just Pray More” Doesn’t Help
The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
For students at Pepperdine who are members of the LGBTQ+ community issues of identity can be a challenge. Sports Assistant Editor Max Pohlenz talks about the research, interviewing and writing involved in reporting on this topic. Max's article was published in the February print edition of the Graphic. “I’d pray that I wouldn’t feel this way in the morning,” First-year Ryan … [Read more...] about The Graph: Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
