Religion and Values

Published
March 19, 2011

Reflections: World War II medals remind us to walk off our battlefield

At an exact moment last week when my mind jumped from one needless worry to another, my siblings and I received this e-mail from our brother Mike: “In my mail today was an envelope from the U.S. Navy indicating that their records show that Dad had not been issued all the service awards he was […]
Published
March 19, 2011

European court allows crucifixes in classrooms

The ruling affects 47 countries, as citizens may petition governments to display religious symbols.
Published
March 19, 2011

College sees a ‘hunger’ for spiritual learning

Arizona Christian University offers 'a place ... to get equipped for service in the community.'
Published
March 12, 2011

Calendar for March 12, 2011

Today Initiation of “My Brother’s Keeper,” a faith-based mentoring program for male ex-offenders, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Officials from Compass Point Ministries of Brockton, Mass., will discuss development and implementation plans for transitioning men from incarceration to community. Training for mentors is to be offered […]
Published
March 12, 2011

Reflections: Reveling in present puts suffering in its place

While examining a patient in my office, I heard boisterous laughter coming from the hallway. It sounded like Joy. Glancing down at my list of patients, I noted Joy’s name at the end of the morning session. She insisted on being the last patient in the morning so she and her two sisters could do […]

Published
March 12, 2011

‘UCI Muslim case’ shows bias by DA, students say

Eleven Muslim students in California charged after disrupting a speech say they had a right to dissent.
Published
March 12, 2011

Academy to assess tolerance

The Air Force picks a retired general to review religious safeguards adopted in 2004.
Published
March 12, 2011

Children’s deaths spur faith-healing limits

In recent years, a number of sick children have died after parents resorted solely to faith healing.
Published
March 5, 2011

Religion Calendar

Today “Death & Dying: A Buddhist View,” workshop with Buddhist Nun Kelsang Chokyi, 1 to 4 p.m., Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland. $20. Presented by Serlingpa Meditation Center, a nonprofit Buddhist organization. Contact: (508) 979-8277. Shivratri musical celebration for natives of India and newcomers to Indian spirituality, 6:30 to 11 p.m., Sadhana, […]
Published
March 5, 2011

UCC church names interim pastor

BRIDGTON – The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, at 33 South High St., has named the Rev. Annette Mott of Bowdoinham as its interim pastor. Mott assumes the pastoral duties of the Rev. Richard L. Bennett, who retired in 2010. Mott studied religion at Wellesley College in Massachusetts and holds a master of […]

Sign In:

Religion and Values