Pope Francis says even limited steps to legalize recreational drugs are highly questionable.
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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 […]
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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.
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Atheists emerge from shadows
As their numbers grow, they target privilege for religion while seeking tolerance for themselves.
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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.
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Reflections: What is a good death? The most glorious embrace of all
And in that embrace, love thrives, deep joy is known, profound sorrow is shared and life is most fully experienced.
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Foundation of farm community closes
Faced with declining membership, Pleasant View Christian Church in Nebraska holds its final service.
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Christianity by far largest religion in United States
More than three-quarters of Americans identify as Christians.
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Pope opens trip to Mideast with call to end war
During an emotional meeting with refugees who fled to Jordan from Syria and Iraq, the pontiff denounces arms dealers.
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Reflections: Teacup runneth over with still serenity of arrested motion
Divinatory readings are usually taken from the tea leaves; however, it is my teacup that messages my kind of soothsaying. Each morning I have my tea from this chalice, and am charmed by its talismanic powers. Admittedly, I spent a tidy sum for the cup several years ago and it is now a valued link […]