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Heritage of Faith

Visit Ohio’s religious centers and museums for insights into the diverse beliefs of the people who settled our state.

November 2010 Issue
BY Ron Rollins | ART BY


The ways people practice faith are so varied that few of us truly understand the complexities and histories of most religions apart from our own. Some might argue that most of us don’t even know our own creeds all that well.

Ohio is blessed, if you will, with a number of places designed to help foster better knowledge of the mysteries of faith — centers that invite visitors to learn more about how others live, pray and worship. Here are just a few of them ... To read more, click here to subscribe >>

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