[This article also appears on the blog of the Germantown Mennonite Church.] It was fall of 1793 in Philadelphia. Yellow fever was spreading over the city. In a period of 100 days, 10% of the city's residents had died. The city was in a panic. Most governing officials left the city, including President George Washington. In the … Continue reading Richard Allen’s Struggle Against Fake News
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Tour Guide Confessions: Catholic Pilgrims, Bible Riots, and #PopeInPhilly
This past Friday, I had the privilege of leading a group of 50 Catholic pilgrims on a historical tour of Philadelphia. They are in town, of course, for the visit of Pope Francis. Philly history tours typically include visits to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other sacred national sites related to the national founding period. However, knowing … Continue reading Tour Guide Confessions: Catholic Pilgrims, Bible Riots, and #PopeInPhilly
David M. Krueger, PhD 