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Controversy surrounds Dalai Lama’s rebirth

HONGYA, China – The first snow of the season lies light on the hills and the air smells of wood smoke; the police who guard this village on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau must be in...

DATE: Nov 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Methodists to present ‘The Reel Christmas’ The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will offer a new sermon series called “The Reel Christmas” on Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 2...

DATE: Nov 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

Religion Briefs

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