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Americans do not apply religious freedom equally
Christians receive greatest priority, Muslims lowest
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Religion Briefs
First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will begin a new sermon series called “Half-Truths” on Jan. 9 and 10. Pastor Jeff Huber will begin the year with a five-week…
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Anti-Muslim rhetoric alarms, unites religious leaders
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s recent declaration that he would ban Muslims from entering the country served as a tipping point for many leaders, uniting a range of politically and…
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Religion Brief
St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way to explore faith and spirituality. During several sessions, a small…
Local News
La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services
Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. Durango All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College Chapel on Rim Drive: Candlelight service with the traditional Festival…
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Religion Briefs
St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way to explore faith and spirituality. During several sessions, a small…
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La Plata County churches to hold Christmas services
Christmas Day Mass is held at St. Columba Catholic Church.Durango Herald file photo Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. Durango All Saints Anglican Church,…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses sale could generate $1 billion
Religious group selling property in New York City
Local News
Scheduling a service for Christmas Eve?
Lori Elworthy plays with her grandson, Shane Elworthy, who was 2½ at the time, while people sing Christmas carols at the Christ the King Lutheran Church Christmas Eve service at…
Regional News
Festival of lights
Menorahs of all shapes and sizes are lit by those attending a Hanukkah service at the Temple Beit Torah on Friday in Colorado Springs. The annual tradition by the local…
Religion
Vatican to see millions of pilgrims during Holy Year of Mercy
Francis stood in prayer on the threshold of the basilica’s Holy Door then walked through it, the first of an estimated 10 million faithful who will pass through over the…
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Muslim women debate safety of hijab
Faithful weigh duty vs. risks of wearing head-coverings
Nation & World
Woman shooter is a mystery
Tashfeen Malik, along with her husband, slaughtered 14 in Calif.
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In the South, churches’ influence wanes
Bible-thumping loses its punch as society’s priorities shift
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Religion Briefs
St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings.” In several sessions, a small group of active parishioners who are exploring their…
Nation & World
Pope honors Ugandan Christian martyrs as example of faith
Nurses from a nearby hospital try to get a view as they await the arrival of Pope Francis as he arrives for a meeting with priests, religious leaders and seminarians…
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Pope declares Africa ‘continent of hope’
After addressing youth in Kenya, Francis honors faithful in Uganda
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Religion Briefs
Beginning Sunday, the Rev. Edward W. Fowler, vicar of All Saints Anglican Church, will preach an Advent season series of five messages from the prophecy of Isaiah called “Christ in…
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Controversy surrounds Dalai Lama’s rebirth
China is seeking to control decision-making power over the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, who is now 80 years old. But the Dalai Lama has said the institution could cease…
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Religion Briefs
The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will offer a new sermon series called “The Reel Christmas” on Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 23-24 Favorite Christmas movies can bring friends…
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New Mormon LGBTQ policy ignites backlash
Church stands behind rules, saying they protect children
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Religion Briefs
Har Shalom Children’s Religious School is running for the new year. The school will offer books and crafts for children from ages 3 to 11. Younger and older siblings are…
Religion
Mormon policy change is hostile to same-sex couples
The changes in the church handbook were sent out Thursday to local church leaders around the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Eric Hawkins said in…
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Religion Briefs
St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. St. Columba offers “Landings,” a way to further explore faith and spirituality. During several sessions, a small group of active…
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Since 1878, convent in perpetual prayer
Nuns, community offer their support to the suffering
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Reform Jews pass transgender resolution
Rabbi Elliot Kukla is the first out transgender rabbi ordained in the Reform Jewish movement.Miki Vargas via Associated Press Members of the Union for Reform Judaism attending its biennial meeting…
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Praying coach’s suspension opens split
School puts man on leave; Satanists attend football game
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Dr. Matthew Clark will discuss euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, withdrawal of life support, palliative care and hospice after the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Nov. 8 at the St. Columba Parish Center,…
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Mormons promote traditional family
Members of the International Children’s Choir perform during the World Congress of Families event in Salt Lake City. About 3,000 people attended the four-day World Congress of Families to hear…