Tag Archives: religion

On secular funeral services

When I visited a secular funeral service not so long ago, I realised just how poorly secular societies, humanists, have been able to provide a context for life and death, for the big questions in life. The function, the venue, the atmosphere, it all has … Read More

Santa Muerte

The two faces of Santa Muerte

Santa Muerte – the Grim Reaper, the Holy Death – I’d heard of him, off course. Those of my own faith call him the Devil. But not until a week ago did I know him as an object of devotion. Then, in just six short … Read More