Religion and Values
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2012
Rev. Sharpton calls same-sex marriage a civil rights issue
But opponents of the Maryland ballot question say clergy from black churches are with them.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2012
Faith leaders to aid ‘God’s creatures’
NAIROBI, Kenya – Standing before a pile of charred elephant ivory as dusk covered the surrounding savannah, Christian, Muslim and Hindu religious leaders grasped hands and prayed. Let religion, they asked, help “God’s creatures” to survive. Poachers are escalating their assault on Africa’s elephants and rhinos, and conservationists warn that the animals cannot survive Asia’s […]
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2012
Religion Calendar
Saturday My Sister’s Keeper will hold a training session for interested mentors and community volunteers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Route 77, Cape Elizabeth. The program provides support for women transitioning from incarceration into the community. To register or for details, contact Kelly Dell’Aquila, Director of Services, My […]
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2012
Pope lands in Lebanon amid Mideast turmoil
The pontiff's visit comes as Christians express fears of Muslims emboldened from the Arab Spring.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2012
Catholic Church tapped for taxes
Cash-strapped officials in Europe target one of the last untouched sources of wealth.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2012
Calendar
Saturday “The Path of Compassion and Wisdom: Finding a Happy and Meaningful Life,” 2 to 3 p.m., talk by American Buddhist monk Kelsang Pawo. The program is free and will be held at One Longfellow Square, Portland. All are welcome. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 508-979-8277 or visit www.meditationinmaine.org. Pastor Thomas […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2012
Reflections: Counting blessings: at least as holy as counting our sins
He — God was always a He — seemed mostly interested in what I did wrong. I was a good enough kid, but the God I grew up with — or maybe it’s just how I interpreted my Sunday school lessons — sent me to weekly confession to spew out all my errors. He, as […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2012
Pakistani judge grants bail in blasphemy case
ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani judge granted bail Friday to a young, mentally challenged Christian girl accused of insulting Islam by burning pages of the religion’s holy book. Activists who had pressed for the girl’s release welcomed the rare decision to grant bail in a blasphemy case. But defense lawyers expressed concern for her safety in […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI presented with his first electric car
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI is now a bit greener. The 85-year-old pontiff was presented with his first electric car Wednesday, a customized white Renault Kangoo for jaunts around the gardens of the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. Benedict has been dubbed the “green pope” for his environmental concerns, which have been a […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2012
Muslims turn to … speed dating
The process is a little different with Islamic customs, as mothers might hover nearby.
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