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Religion and Values

  • Published
    July 5, 2014

    China court jails Christian pastor for 12 years

    The crackdown on Christian churches is seen as an extension of an ongoing campaign to suppress the growth of civil society.

  • Published
    June 22, 2014

    Pope consoles father of drug war victim

    Francis declares that all mobsters are automatically excommunicated from the Catholic Church.

  • Published
    June 21, 2014

    Defrocked pastor appeals to church panel

    Frank Schaefer lost his ministerial credentials after he officiated at his son's same-sex wedding.

  • Published
    June 21, 2014

    Religion calendar

    Saturday Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6 p.m., featuring Lisa Gallant Seal, Ricky George and One Voice. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Food will be available for purchase. Saturday and Sunday Vatican Eucharistic Miracles, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, photographic exhibition of 126 Eucharistic Miracles […]

  • Published
    June 21, 2014

    Reflections: Through psalms, we can talk to God and about God

    Such poetic speech is the means by which we reach to that which is highest in ourselves and to that which is higher than ourselves.

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  • Published
    June 21, 2014

    Pontiff speaks out against drug use

    Pope Francis says even limited steps to legalize recreational drugs are highly questionable.

  • Published
    June 14, 2014

    Reflections: Shedding some light on role of darkness in our lives

    It is not necessarily our enemy but may function as the midwife of new beginnings.

  • Published
    June 14, 2014

    Arkansas pastor elected to lead U.S. Southern Baptists

    The conservative group also approves a resolution opposing the idea that gender identity can be different from biological sex.

  • Published
    June 14, 2014

    Atheists emerge from shadows

    As their numbers grow, they target privilege for religion while seeking tolerance for themselves.

  • Published
    June 14, 2014

    Religion Calendar

    Saturday and Sunday 39th annual bazaar, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Featuring games, rides, live entertainment, horseshoe tournament, raffles, food, yard sale and more. On the grounds of St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Free admission. For details, visit www.allsaintsmaine.com or call the parish office […]