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WHAT WOULD JESUS BAKE?

July 9, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

WHAT WOULD JESUS BAKE?

This last week, the case regarding the baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple based on religious grounds began moving towards the United States Supreme Court.  While The Complete Pilgrim will not comment on the merits of this case, The Complete Pilgrim’s wife did.  In an effort to lighten the tone of comments on a Huffington Post article, she wrote the … [Read more...]

TEN THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW YORK CITY

April 30, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

TEN THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW YORK CITY

I grew up in and around New York City.  In my youth I lived in Northern New Jersey, Queens, Westchester, and after college I even spent a few years in the heart of the Big Apple itself, Manhattan.  Growing up this meant many trips in to one of the greatest cities on Earth, and access to some of America’s best historic sites, neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping, sports teams, … [Read more...]

EMPIRES AND ISRAEL

March 18, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

EMPIRES AND ISRAEL

From ancient Egypt in the second millennium BC to Great Britain in the 20th century, there has been a three thousand year parade of empires marching across the world stage. One has replaced another on a routine basis. At any given time, there has been a greatest empire on Earth, at least until the end of the Second World War. And all of these empires has had exactly one … [Read more...]

MOST SUCCESSFUL RELIGIOUS MOVIES AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS

February 20, 2017 By Howard Kramer 3 Comments

MOST SUCCESSFUL RELIGIOUS MOVIES AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS

To date, approximately a thousand movies have been nominated for Academy Awards since they began in 1929. Surprisingly few of these have had religious or spiritual themes.  However, the few religious movies that have been so honored are among the most successful and beloved films of all time.  In order to narrow down this exceptional list, there were only three criteria: each … [Read more...]

BE A TOURIST, NOT A TRAVELER

February 13, 2017 By Howard Kramer 2 Comments

BE A TOURIST, NOT A TRAVELER

Since the first step in overcoming a problem is admitting that you have a problem, let me begin by saying, “My name is Howard, and I am a tourist”; a fourteen-hours-a-day, site-mongering, camera-clicking tourist, as often as I get a chance.  And, may I add, I am darn proud of it.  Yet nowadays there seems to be a stigma associated with being a tourist: “Don’t be just another … [Read more...]

NEWER COLOSSUS

January 20, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

NEWER COLOSSUS

A mostly original poem by Howard Kramer (with apologies to Emma Lazarus) . Like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed shore, a great great wall shall stand A mighty man with a reality show, whose legacy Are the failed businesses, and his name Father of Apprentices. From his oddly small … [Read more...]

FIVE LESS DISCUSSED FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO CLINTON’S LOSS

January 19, 2017 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

FIVE LESS DISCUSSED FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO CLINTON’S LOSS

Well, Inauguration Day is upon us, and Americans from Sea to Shining Sea are still doing a lot of soul searching, especially Hillary Clinton supporters. Among mainstream Democrats, who generally supported Clinton, the list of excuses is varied:  she lost because she had been vilified by political enemies for decades; American men are not ready for a female president; Russian … [Read more...]

REVIEW – “THE PILGRIM JOURNEY” BY JAMES HARPUR

September 20, 2016 By Howard Kramer 2 Comments

REVIEW – “THE PILGRIM JOURNEY” BY JAMES HARPUR

I never thought it likely that I would stumble upon another writer who was as fascinated by the history and trivia of religious pilgrimage as I am. But alas, friends, I have met my match and in fact been bested by one James Harpur in his new book, “The Pilgrim Journey: A History of Pilgrimage in the Western World.” Mr. Harpur, whose previous published works span a variety of … [Read more...]

HOW THE CONSTITUTION STUCK US WITH CLINTON AND TRUMP

July 3, 2016 By Howard Kramer 1 Comment

HOW THE CONSTITUTION STUCK US WITH CLINTON AND TRUMP

As the two major political parties wrap up their respective primary seasons, we are presented with what I personally believe could be the worst choice of presidential candidates ever presented to the American people.  On the left is an entrenched establishment politician with a sketchy track record who may soon be indicted for some very poor decisions made in her role as … [Read more...]

ORLANDO – COME FOR A WEEK OR DON’T COME AT ALL

June 12, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

ORLANDO – COME FOR A WEEK OR DON’T COME AT ALL

Any first year economics student can tell you that a significant increase in competition should normally lead to lower prices for the consumer.  That is, unless, of course, you are talking about theme parks in Orlando.  In this strange, topsy-turvy world that calls itself the City Beautiful, the stiffer the competition gets between the world’s two largest theme park complexes, … [Read more...]

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Welcome to The Complete Pilgrim(TM)! This site, created by Howard Kramer, is a combination travel blog and online guide to the world's greatest sites of religious interest (with some historic and recreational places thrown in for good measure). All written content has been originally researched and produced and is provided free for public research and enjoyment. Thank you for visiting!

Site of the Week

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

Wittenberg, Germany The … [Read More...]

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5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

by Glory Ali The City of Brotherly Love offers tons to see and do and get this, it’s FREE. That’s right you heard it right it’s FREE. Click here for complete article  

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

by Mary Neuhauser President Trump recently announced his intentions to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, thereby recognizing Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. The purpose of this article is to give you a brief overview of what this decision means and why it matters. Click here for […]

Photo of the Week

BASILICA OF ST. DENIS

Last month, I visited one of the most fascinating churches I have ever been to, the almost completely ignored Basilica of St. Denis in the northern suburbs of Paris.  Almost every French monarch is buried here, and almost nobody goes here.  Here are some pics I took:

Basilica of St. Denis

Tomb of Clovis

Tomb of Clovis

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Royal Tombs

Royal Tombs

The Crypt

The Crypt

 

 

 

 

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Howard Kramer is the creator and author of The Complete Pilgrim. He first took an interest in religious sites in his early twenties when traveling through Italy after college. In the two decades since he has traveled to more than two dozen countries and almost every state, visiting and photographing hundreds of the world’s greatest churches, synagogues and other places of religious interest. Howard has been writing about religious sites for the better part of the last decade, and The Complete Pilgrim is the culmination of years of his work and passion.

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