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Religion and Values

Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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 […]
Published
December 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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Published
December 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 […]
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
November 29, 2015

Pope brings peace message to Central African Republic

Many are hoping the pope's message of peace and reconciliation can encourage longer-term stability in the nation of 4.8 million.