Religion - The Durango Herald

Professor tracks Bible verses in newspapers

Professor shows how Christianity used to support politicians, war, manifest destiny

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

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Christ the King to worship at Rotary Park on Sunday Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday at Rotary Park in Durango. Participants are asked ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

During visit to Auschwitz, pope meets survivors, rescuers

During largely silent visit, Francis meets survivors, rescuers

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope celebrates Poland’s deep Catholic roots

CZESTOCHOWA, Poland – Pope Francis, visiting a shrine cherished by Poles, praised native son St. John Paul II on Thursday and honored the countless “ordinary yet remarkable people” in Poland...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

America’s evangelicals anxious as influence wanes

BENTON, Kentucky – Pastor Richie Clendenen stepped away from the pulpit, microphone in hand. He walked the aisles of the Christian Fellowship Church, his voice rising to describe the perils ...

DATE: Jul 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Nun who defied Billy the Kid inspires TV show

Television series will be filmed in New Mexico

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

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Presbyterians offer Vacation Bible School Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church will host its Vacation Bible School, “Walk This Way,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday. There will also be...

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Noah’s ark of biblical proportions opens in Kentucky

Minister says project proves Bible’s truth; critics say it harms science education

DATE: Jul 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Retired pope thanks Francis for focus on mercy

Benedict steals show at unprecedented ceremony in Vatican

DATE: Jul 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

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St. Mark’s Episcopal to welcome new rector The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services at 10:30 a.m. July 1...

DATE: Jul 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Unitarians helped start Thanksgiving, now they’re reconsidering

Most Americans see Thanksgiving as a celebration of their national roots - and few are so tied to the holiday as Many of the churches established by the Pilgrims and other early colonists ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

‘Jesus’ wife’ papyrus likely fake, professor says

BOSTON – A Harvard professor who caused a huge splash when she unveiled a small fragment of papyrus that she said referred to Jesus being married now says it’s likely a forgery. ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion