Religion and belief - The Durango Herald

Ex-members say North Carolina church uses power, lies to keep grip on kids

SPINDALE, North Carolina – As a court-appointed advocate for two foster boys, it was Nancy Burnette’s job to ensure they were in good hands. So as part of her casework, she visited Word of F...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

She led Trump to Christ: The rise of the televangelist who advises the White House

It was an early afternoon in late July, and Paula White was holding court before an audience of about 25 Southern Baptist ministers in an ornate diplomatic reception room in the Eisenhower E...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Targeted by racist fliers, Ravi Bhalla becomes the first turbaned Sikh mayor in New Jersey

Bhalla inspires enthusiasm among Sikhs nationwide

DATE: Nov 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

John Paul I closer to sainthood as book debunks conspiracies

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has moved Pope John Paul I – the pope who reigned for only 33 days in 1978 – a step closer to possible sainthood just days after the Vatican endorsed a new book d...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope seeks to defuse Korea tension, push nuclear disarmament

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is seeking to defuse rising nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula and to boost support for disarmament with a Vatican conference that will bring together 11 No...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Rod Dreher is the combative, oversharing blogger who speaks for today’s beleaguered Christians

BATON ROUGE, La. – Rod Dreher’s life is an open book. Several, actually. The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, about his late sister. How Dante Can Save Your Life, about his love of the Italian p...

DATE: Nov 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Polygamous group is slowly losing its power in remote town

HILDALE, Utah – In a place where political contests are virtually unknown, the campaign signs offer the latest hint that a polygamous group is losing its grip on this remote red rock communi...

DATE: Nov 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Fired by ESPN for a racist headline, he’s finding his second chance as a Catholic priest

Anthony Federico preaches gospel of second chances

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Methodist church to hold annual holiday bazaar

First United Methodist will hold its 44th annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The event will feature vendors, handmade crafts, hom...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Germany marks 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s challenge

BERLIN – German leaders on Tuesday marked the 500th anniversary since the day Martin Luther is said to have nailed his theses challenging the Catholic Church to a church door, a starting poi...

DATE: Oct 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormon missionaries can now use smartphones

Devices can’t be used for personal texting, only for contacting prospective converts

DATE: Oct 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Methodists to host Emmaus potluck

An Emmaus Gathering potluck will be held Monday at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The schedule will include: 6:15 p.m., sign-in and food drop-off f...

DATE: Oct 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion