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A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity

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Photos by Olivia SchneiderSenior Zayd Salahieh was raised in a multi-faith household, but Islam shaped his early spiritual life. His father's Syrian and Turkish family lived within five minutes of his home, and their faith was his foundation. He fasted through two Ramadans and knew the prayers by heart.Raised Muslim, Salahieh found his way to Christianity after a campus … [Read more...] about A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity

Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality

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Pepperdine students gather at the Well on Oct. 15 at the Amphitheatre. The Well is one of the weekly University-hosted spiritual gatherings that bring the community together to worship. Photo by Christine ParkAs young students at Pepperdine walk a life of faith, they are sometimes faced with navigating hard questions in a secular world. The University offers an educational … [Read more...] about Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality

Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads

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After the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine students found their faith was tested — not by sermons, but by a commute. With several churches in the Malibu area, many Pepperdine students set out to find a “church home.” While the university has ties to the Church of Christ, 80% of students attend churches of other denominations, according to Pepperdine University’s 2019 Religious … [Read more...] about Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads

Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Growing up in Catholic schools, humility was a particularly valued trait that was encouraged on all fronts. Humility in service, faith and manners were praised as the markers of somebody who “lives each day as Jesus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect