In Germany, being part of a recognized religious institution—mainly the Catholic or Protestant church—comes with a financial commitment known as the Kirchensteuer, or church tax. It’s a unique system that’s been in place for decades, and it surprises many, especially newcomers or those not deeply involved in religious life. While for some it’s just another… Continue reading Church Tax in Germany: Faith, Money, and the Quiet Exodus
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796 Cries in Ireland That Were Never Heard
Reading the article on Sky News about the excavation at the former mother and baby home in Tuam, Ireland, shook me to my core. As a mother, it’s hard to even type this without my chest tightening. Nearly 800 infants — tiny, innocent babies — buried in a sewage system. No graves. No headstones. No… Continue reading 796 Cries in Ireland That Were Never Heard
