Religion - The Durango Herald

New Mormon LGBTQ policy ignites backlash

Church stands behind rules, saying they protect children

DATE: Nov 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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Har Shalom begins religious school for kids Har Shalom Children’s Religious School is running for the new year. The school will offer books and crafts for children fro...

DATE: Nov 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormon policy change is hostile to same-sex couples

SALT LAKE CITY – Gay and lesbian Mormons and their supporters are reeling over a rule change by church officials that says members in same-sex marriages can be kicked out and bars their chil...

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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St. Columba reaches out to returning Catholics St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. St. Columba offers “Landings,” a way to further explore ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Since 1878, convent in perpetual prayer

Nuns, community offer their support to the suffering

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Reform Jews pass transgender resolution

ORLANDO, Fla. – The largest movement of Judaism in the U.S. passed the most far-reaching resolution in support of transgender rights of any major religious organization, saying Thursday that...

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Praying coach’s suspension opens split

School puts man on leave; Satanists attend football game

DATE: Oct 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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At St. Columba, doctor to discuss end-of-life issues Dr. Matthew Clark will discuss euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, withdrawal of life support, palliative care and hospic...

DATE: Oct 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormons promote traditional family

SALT LAKE CITY – A high-ranking Mormon leader Tuesday reiterated the religion’s commitment to promoting families led by married heterosexual couples, but also urged attendees at a conservati...

DATE: Oct 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormon leader criticizes Kentucky clerk

Oaks advocates for compromises between religious liberties, prohibiting discrimination

DATE: Oct 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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St. Columba to discuss end-of-life issues Nov. 8 Dr. Matthew Clark will discuss topics such as euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, withdrawal of life support, palliative care...

DATE: Oct 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Across globe, religious freedom threatened

Report details problems in Asia, Middle East, Africa

DATE: Oct 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday