Religion and belief

Durango Dharma Center offers mindful presence retreat

Durango Herald file Participants will gently explore and cultivate the courage to be open and present. The retreat will include…

November 27, 2017

Religion

Durango Methodists to offer new sermon

Associated Press file The series will discuss the promise of Christmas what makes the season “the most wonderful time of…

November 26, 2017

Religion

‘Wicked Bible’ advises: ‘Thou shalt commit adultery’

17th century text includes 2 infamous errors

November 25, 2017

Religion

Pope’s place as refugee champion tested in Myanmar

Pope Francis heads to Myanmar and Bangladesh with the international community excoriating Myanmar’s crackdown on Rohingya Muslims as “ethnic cleansing”…

November 24, 2017

Religion

Sterile, exquisite, colonizing, scholarly: Experts offer their impressions of the new Bible museum

Visitors take in a permanent sunset over biblical-era Jerusalem at the Museum of the Bible.Bill O’Leary/Washington Post Johari Abdul-Malik is…

November 21, 2017

Religion

Some religious groups allow courtship of underage girls

Allegations facing Roy Moore prompt reflections on fundamentalist culture

November 18, 2017

Religion

Christ the King seeking grant applicants

The application deadline is Dec. 1. For applications, visit the church at 495 Florida Road or go to www.ctkdurango.org/resources/forms-and-documents. For…

November 17, 2017

Religion

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

What happened next haunts her: In the middle of the service, the chanting and singing suddenly stopped, Burnette said, and…

November 15, 2017

Religion

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

Paula White’s star has risen. She is the de facto head of a group of about 35 evangelical pastors, activists…

November 14, 2017

Religion

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

inspires enthusiasm among Sikhs nationwide

November 11, 2017

Religion

John Paul I closer to sainthood as book debunks conspiracies

Pope John Paul I smiles and waves with both hands to the crowd filling St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican…

November 10, 2017

Religion

Pope seeks to defuse Korea tension, push nuclear disarmament

Archbishop Silvano Maria Tomasi speaks to The Associated Press during an interview in Rome ahead of an International conference at…

November 9, 2017

Religion

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

But really, every work by this conservative Christian writer is a literary act of confession, a quest for purpose and…

November 8, 2017

Religion

Polygamous group is slowly losing its power in remote town

“For Hildale mayor vote Donia,” reads one sign featuring Donia Jessop, a candidate pictured with a contemporary hairstyle and a…

November 7, 2017

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

November 4, 2017

Religion

Durango Methodist church to hold annual holiday bazaar

A painted gourd at the Durango First United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar.Durango Herald file The event will feature vendors, handmade…

November 3, 2017

Religion

Germany marks 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s challenge

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier took part in a service in the famous Castle Church in Wittenberg,…

October 31, 2017

Religion

Mormon missionaries can now use smartphones

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

October 27, 2017

Religion

Methodists to host Emmaus potluck

The schedule will include: 6:15 p.m., sign-in and food drop-off for potluck in fellowship hall.6:30 p.m., communion service in the…

October 27, 2017

Religion

St. Mark’s to hold ‘Connect with Your Angels’ workshop

Participants will learn about their own personal team of angels, and the joy, strength and peace of being loyal to…

October 27, 2017

Religion

First United Methodist Church to offer new sermon

The sermon series will explore what Jesus said about the good life. For more information, visit www.fumcdurango.org.

October 27, 2017

Religion

Roman theater uncovered at base of Jerusalem’s Western Wall

The edifice’s elegant masonry was found during excavations carried out in the past two years below the Western Wall tunnels,…

October 24, 2017

Religion

Jesus is not the star of the new Museum of the Bible

Lobby family builds one of largest museums in capital

October 20, 2017

Religion

Booth space available for St. Columba Christmas Bazaar

Booth-rental proceeds go to the youth ministry at St. Columba. To reserve vendor space, call 247-0044 or email [email protected].

October 20, 2017