NewsPronto

 
Men's Weekly

.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
imagePeople visiting a Christ sculpture at the Santa Maria Magdalena Church during the Holy Week in Granada, Spain.Álex Cámara/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Churches around the world will be holding services for their three most important days during this Holy Week: Holy Thursday, sometimes called Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter...

Read more: Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial

More Articles ...

  1. How nonfungible tokens work and where they get their value – a cryptocurrency expert explains NFTs
  2. The US just set ambitious offshore wind power targets – what will it take to meet them?
  3. City dwellers gained more access to public spaces during the pandemic – can they keep it?
  4. What can you do with unwanted holy cards and Grandma's religious statues? Well, that depends
  5. Ayn Rand-inspired 'myth of the founder' puts tremendous power in hands of Big Tech CEOs like Zuckerberg – posing real risks to democracy
  6. Mexico moves to legalize cannabis use, a modest step toward de-escalating drug war
  7. Asian Americans top target for threats and harassment during pandemic
  8. Women frequently experience sexual harassment at work, yet few claims ever reach a courtroom
  9. How to make sure Biden's infrastructure plan can hold up to climate change – and save money
  10. How school lunch could improve when classrooms are full again
  11. In fish, parents' stressful experiences influence offspring behavior via epigenetic changes
  12. Solar geoengineering is worth studying but not a substitute for cutting emissions, study finds
  13. Godzilla vs. Kong: A functional morphologist uses science to pick a winner
  14. Derek Chauvin trial begins in George Floyd murder case: 5 essential reads on police violence against Black men
  15. After prolonged period of press-bashing, a more constructive form of media criticism is now flourishing
  16. Mass shootings are rare – firearm suicides are much more common, and kill more Americans
  17. Project-based learning deepens science knowledge for 3rd graders in Michigan
  18. Trans Day of Visibility offers chance for community to stand in solidarity and support
  19. If everyone on Earth sat in the ocean at once, how much would sea level rise?
  20. We studied depression messages on YouTube videos and found dangerous and stigmatizing stereotypes prevail
  21. 'Frugal design' brings medical innovations to communities that lack resources during the pandemic
  22. What's at stake in Amazon's Bessemer, Alabama, union vote: 5 questions answered
  23. Africa's 2 elephant species are both endangered, due to poaching and habitat loss
  24. Two stereotypes that diminish the humanity of the Atlanta shooting victims – and all Asian Americans
  25. ¿Por qué estar en casa y no en cafés y bares está 'desgastando' nuestra creatividad?
  26. Ending testing for New York City's gifted program may be another blow to Black and Latino students
  27. Montenegro was a success story in troubled Balkan region – now its democracy is in danger
  28. Service dogs can help veterans with PTSD – growing evidence shows they may reduce anxiety in practical ways
  29. Mass shootings leave emotional and mental scars on survivors, first responders and millions of others
  30. Domestic air travel does not appear to have been an important vector for the spread of COVID-19 in the US, study suggests
  31. Farming fish in fresh water is more affordable and sustainable than in the ocean
  32. How humans became the best throwers on the planet
  33. Activists, state authorities and lawsuits filed by survivors are putting pressure on the 'troubled teens' industry to change its ways
  34. Gun control fails quickly in Congress after each mass shooting, but states often act – including to loosen gun laws
  35. Many QAnon followers report having mental health diagnoses
  36. Why corporate climate pledges of ‘net-zero’ emissions should trigger a healthy dose of skepticism
  37. Culture matters a lot in successfully managing a pandemic - and many countries that did well had one thing in common
  38. Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you've already had the coronavirus
  39. Who gets Cherokee citizenship has long been a struggle between the tribe and the US government
  40. Robinhood app makes Wall Street feel like a game to win – instead of a place where you can lose your life savings in a New York minute
  41. What the American Rescue Plan says about President Biden’s health care priorities – and what they mean for you
  42. This Passover, as in the past, will be a time to recognize tragedies and offer hope for the future
  43. Civics education isn't boosting youth voting or volunteerism
  44. The US has never had much of a pilgrimage tradition – perhaps now is the opportunity
  45. When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine? A pediatrician answers 5 questions parents are asking
  46. US museums hold the remains of thousands of Black people
  47. Raising the minimum wage is a health issue, too
  48. Meisha Porter is the first Black woman chancellor of NYC schools – here are the challenges she will face
  49. Unequal treatment for college women's basketball players has deep historical roots
  50. How to improve public health, the environment and racial equity all at once: Upgrade low-income housing