Religion and Values

Published
April 6, 2013

Pope Francis speaks out against clergy sexual abuse

But some victims' advocates dismiss the brief Vatican announcement as just more talk backed up by no action.
Published
April 6, 2013

Convicted Amish people say their sentencing is cruel and unusual

CINCINNATI — Attorneys for a group of Amish men and women found guilty of hate crimes for cutting the hair and beards of fellow members of their faith in eastern Ohio are arguing that the group’s conviction, sentencing and imprisonment in separate facilities across the country violates their constitutional rights and amounts to cruel and […]
Published
March 30, 2013

Religion Calendar

Easter advisory: For a schedule of Easter services, please contact individual places of worship. Saturday Holy Saturday Church Walk, starting at 8 a.m., when a group of young adults will walk to eight Portland churches in 10 hours, stopping for about 30 minutes at each location for prayers. All ages are welcome to participate and […]
Published
March 30, 2013

Christians mark Good Friday in Jerusalem

Throngs of pilgrims retrace Jesus' steps along the Via Dolorosa, saying a prayer at each of his 14 stations.
Published
March 30, 2013

Reflections: Easter sunrise service a Christian gathering with nonsectarian spirit

Since 2000 a random group of 30 or 40 has come together for a sunrise service on Easter. I put a sign up a week before Easter, tell friends who might be interested and welcome whoever shows up. We gather around a wood fire on Sandy Point on Cousins Island, just to the north of […]

Published
March 24, 2013

Jewish community gets ready for Passover

Rituals are followed and foods prepared for the holiday that will begin at sundown Monday.
Published
March 24, 2013

Pope greets Palm Sunday crowd

After saying Mass, the new pontiff gets close to the people overflowing from St. Peter's Square.
Published
March 23, 2013

Religion Calendar

Easter Advisory: For a schedule of Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter services, please contact individual places of worship. Saturday Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Standish Congregational Church, Oak Hill Road, Standish. “Victory in Jesus,” 9:30 a.m. to noon, free seminar for women with speaker Michelle Neujahr. A free lunch is included […]
Published
March 23, 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury faces challenges

Justin Welby talks about gay marriage and other issues that have led to divisions in the church.
Published
March 23, 2013

Reflections: Dish echoes voices from the past

I don’t know why I’m saving it. I throw away pretty much anything unused after a while. People tease me about how often I take the short drive to the transfer station to recycle rather than wait for Friday trash pickup at the end of my driveway. No, I don’t know why I’ve kept one-third […]

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