Religion and Values
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PublishedMay 3, 2014
Food banks must meet kosher, halal requirements
A new law mandates that the USDA purchase emergency supplies for Jewish and Muslim people.
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PublishedMay 3, 2014
Mormons mull low conversion rate
The faith’s membership has not risen appreciably despite increasing numbers of missionaries.
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PublishedApril 27, 2014
Francis declares two popes saints on historic day in Vatican City
John Paul II and John XXIII are canonized by Pope Francis on one day – a first for the church.
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PublishedApril 27, 2014
Prayer shawl ministry brings comfort, warmth
The 13 industrious volunteers in Amesbury, Mass., create their 1,000th shawl in just five years.
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PublishedApril 27, 2014
Two popes to celebrate Mass canonizing John Paul, John
Pilgrims pour into Rome, with 1 million people expected to attend Sunday’s ceremony.
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PublishedApril 26, 2014
Reflections: Trying really hard and failing may lead to enlightenment
“But I tried really hard …” I heard my grandson Jack say as crocodile tears streamed down his face. He had just finished his last ice skating lesson and he was leaving the arena without the cherished badge. While we shared how proud we were of his newly acquired ability to skate, there was no […]
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PublishedApril 26, 2014
Religion calendar
Saturday Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, North Parish Church vestry, 895 Main St., Sanford. “A Day of Meditation for Veterans and Others Living with Post-Traumatic Stress,” 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Zen Buddhist monk, Vietnam veteran and author Claude Anshin Thomas. Held at Point Lookout, 67 Atlantic Highway, Route 1, Northport. The […]
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PublishedApril 26, 2014
Hobby Lobby president backs religious curriculum
The Museum of the Bible course implies that bad things happen as a direct result of disregarding God’s rules.
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PublishedApril 26, 2014
Is bar for sainthood being lowered?
Some see more saints as strengthening people’s faith; others fear the cult of adoration will fade.
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PublishedApril 22, 2014
Archives show Vatican closed eyes to fraud
Marcial Maciel duped many but his abuses were also documented and known for decades.
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