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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

4 Pro Kart Sessions, 2 Head Socks, Popcorn and Drinks

Is your weekend suffering from a bad case of boredom? Accelerate your afternoon - and compete for ultimate bragging rights - at our track with this special package!

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Top 10 Reasons to Get Your Kids Into Golf

Exercise in the fresh air. Lessons in good manners. Lifelong friendships. These and more excellent reasons to get your kids started in golf right now.

Want to lose weight? Head to a theme park

Trekking around theme parks can burn as many calories as a 10k run

Geno's Favorite Theme Park Doesn't Exist

The admission cost of free fits my budget. Parking is a breeze. Google Maps may not help you find it. But you'll have a blast at Fake Theme Park.

What we've lost — and what we've found — in abandoned theme parks

There's something fascinating about the life and demise of theme parks — the taste of nostalgia, that everything has an end, the unforgiving churn of capitalism, the loss of beloved structures.

Is This The World's Most Terrifying Theme Park Ride?

This just might be the simplest idea for a theme park ride... and also the most fr...

'The Walking Dead' Theme Park Ride...Are You Willing?

It looks like 'The Walking Dead' Theme Park Ride could soon be coming to reality.

'It's art and a science': One creative shares what it's like to be a theme park designer

From hustling at Disneyland as a teen to designing and building theme parks around the globe, one designer shares what it's like to create immersive worlds that bring families together.

Theme park rides of the future: What's the next big thing?

Designers are showing off the rides and theme-park attractions of the future at the IAAPA expo. See what tech will be thrilling you for years to come.

Questions about Theme Park Accidents

12 Things You Can Get for Free at Theme Parks

Theme parks visits are big on fun and thrills, but between ticket prices, meals, and those sought-after souvenirs, they can also go heavy on the wallet. Still, there are freebies to be had at the parks, you just need to know where to look.

10 of the Worst Theme Park Accidents In History (and What We Can Learn From Them)

There are more common ways to die than in theme park accidents, but few are as spectacular.

Who is Responsible For Your Slip and Fall Accident in a Public Place?

When you are injured in a public place, the immediate question concerns liability. An injury that is the result of activity in a public place does not always wind up being the fault of the property owner. There are many factors to consider.

Is any public place safe from shootings? Security expert talks preparedness

Many people have wondered is any public place safe from shootings? How can I stay safe?