Religion and Values
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
Reflections: Two tellings of Christmas story show Gospel’s nearness to life
It can be told like a song of gladness or even in a manner that calls soap opera to mind.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
Waivers let religious colleges discriminate, LGBT rights group says
Colleges controlled by religious organizations are eligible to seek exemptions from Title IX, which bars sex discrimination.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
Pope approves miracle to make Mother Teresa a saint
The Vatican attributes the cure of a dying man to the nun's fervent prayers.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2015
A century ago, the anti-Catholics raged
In a parallel to today's anti-Muslim sentiments, The Menace newspaper was widely popular as it proclaimed the danger of Roman Catholics.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2015
Reflections: Light is thread woven into season’s diverse celebrations
A sour note in the holiday chorus is struck by claims of a “war on Christmas.” Efforts to be inclusive of diverse traditions may feel like a threat to some; after all, singing in harmony is harder than solo. But in our global community, we become aware of the richness of many traditions, and all […]
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PublishedDecember 12, 2015
Religion Calendar
Editor’s note: Please contact individual places of worship for information about Advent and Christmas religious services. Saturday Advent Vigil for Disarmament, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., continues Dec. 19, to protest building warships at Bath Iron Works. Held across the street from the BIW administration building on Washington Street, Bath. “Light Into Darkness: Finding Hope,” […]
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PublishedDecember 5, 2015
Religion calendar
Editor’s note: Please contact individual places of worship for information about Advent and Christmas religious services. Saturday Benefit bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by Good Shepherd Parish to aid the Northern York County Toys for Tots Campaign. Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main St., Saco. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for […]
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PublishedDecember 5, 2015
Rabbis urge elected officials to admit refugees
A group of U.S. rabbis invokes the experience of Jews, who often fled their homeland to seek refuge in America.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2015
Reflections: Are toddlers essential for early morning joy? Maybe not.
Perhaps we adults can find the divine link to enthusiasm that would brighten our world.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2015
Arkansas contests offer cash prizes for Nativity scenes
The move comes after a judge ruled that religious or secular holiday displays could not appear on a courthouse lawn.
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