Religion and Values - Portland Press Herald

Religion and Values

Published
August 10, 2018

Thousands protest planned razing of mosque in China

Muslims gather in a rare pushback against the officially atheist ruling Communist Party.
Published
August 10, 2018

Illinois church uses retriever to spread dog’s love

Julia promptly obeys commandments and only occasionally strays in her behavior.
Published
August 8, 2018

Heavenly cookies await at St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar

For 93 years, church parishioners have been baking and selling the soft, anise-flavored treats.
Published
August 3, 2018

Right changes meaning of ‘religious liberty’

In the hands of the Trump administration, the phrase connotes freedoms and privileges granted mostly to Christians – specifically, the white conservative Christians who form a vital part of the Republican base.
Published
August 3, 2018

Faith groups in China back flying flag at religious events

The officially atheistic party has tightened its grip over the country’s five officially recognized religions this year.
Published
August 3, 2018

U.S. religious orders back women deacons

But opponents see it as a slippery slope toward ordaining women to the priesthood.
Published
July 28, 2018

Pope strips U.S. cardinal of title after sexual abuse claims

Prelate Theodore McCarrick offered his resignation from the College of Cardinals after a spate of allegations that he for years abused boys and had sexual misconduct with adult seminarians.
Published
July 28, 2018

Disgraced former pastor gets 18 years for assaults on kids

Harry Thomas, 75, who co-founded the Creation Festival, billed as the country’s largest Christian music festival, expresses remorse for pain he’s caused.
Published
July 27, 2018

Federal court rejects prayer at California school board’s meetings

The three-judge panel points out that schoolchildren are often required to attend the meetings.
Published
July 27, 2018

Vatican meets #MeToo: Nuns denounce their abuse by priests

Sisters around the world are coming out of the cloister at the risk of being disbelieved and shamed.