Religion and Values

Published
August 13, 2011

Spiritual GOP primary looms

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann will contend with Texas Gov. Rick Perry, another devout Christian.
Published
August 6, 2011

Religion Calendar

Today Annual indoor sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salvation Army Tabernacle, Union Avenue and Sixth Street, Old Orchard Beach. Authentic Yogi Living, with Masters from Hridaya Hermitage in Industry, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sadhana: the Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland. Visit www.sadhaname.com for more information. Yard sale, also a bake sale […]
Published
August 6, 2011

New minister named at St. Andrews church

KENNEBUNK – The Rev. Mark W. Wendorf is the new minister at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Wendorf earned his master of divinity degree at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, and his doctor of ministry at Chicago Theological Seminary. He was a Charles Merrill Fellow at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and has served in a […]
Published
August 6, 2011

Reflections: Old friends reinforce our inner peace

Last Tuesday afternoon I hung out with my high school friend Joni, mostly in lighthearted reminiscing: “Remember when I came to your house when we were 12 and I didn’t dare talk to your older sister because she was so pretty?” We also easily slipped into a heavier recent concern: “What does it mean that […]
Published
August 6, 2011

Day of prayer will linger with Perry

Texas Gov. Rick Perry's role in today's prayer event appeals to evangelical Christians but might hurt a possible run for president.

Published
August 6, 2011

Shrine near completion, but damage remains

The reconstruction of a Shiite shrine in Samarra highlights the divisions that remain in Iraq.
Published
July 30, 2011

Religion Calendar

Today First Parish market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. Featured items include jewelry, crafts and art from Maine artisans. The sale is held rain or shine. For details, visit www.firstparishmarket.com. “Living a Life of Good Deeds,” with Rabbi Judith Edelstein, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sabbath services and discussion […]
Published
July 30, 2011

Reflections: Vacation Bible school perfect place to learn about the one true hero

“No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks” is an old chant kids would repeat in a deliriously happy voice on the last day of school. Is it true? Is there no learning on those hot, heady days of summer? When you’re young, summer is like a spacious forest glade bordered by […]
Published
July 30, 2011

Appeals court rules against opening prayer

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners was wrong to allow opening prayers at its meetings that singled out praise for a specific deity, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. In a 2-1 decision, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of two county residents. The residents filed […]
Published
July 30, 2011

Jeffs ends silence, defends polygamy

The head of a breakaway Mormon sect, on trial for sex assault, says the practice is ordered by God.

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