Religion

A top Church of England bishop scolds U.S. evangelicals for ‘uncritical’ support of Trump

Liverpool Bishop Paul Bayes attacked American evangelicals for their “uncritical support” of President Donald Trump, pictured, suggesting that “self-styled evangelicals”…

December 28, 2017

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Washington’s new Bible museum talks a lot about Jews. So why are some Jews so skeptical?

Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, of the modern Orthodox synagogue Ohev Shalom in Washington, examines a Torah exhibit at the Museum of…

December 27, 2017

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A parenting dilemma: Finding the religious meaning of Christmas gifts

Swimming against the tide of gift-giving is tough

December 26, 2017

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Christmas Eve church services in Durango

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at 910 East Third Ave.David Bergeland/Durango Herald Dec. 24: 10 a.m., fourth Sunday of…

December 23, 2017

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Wisconsin priest tells parishioners he’s gay, gets ovation

The Rev. Gregory Greiten disclosed his sexual orientation on Dec. 17 to the St. Bernadette Parish and was greeted with…

December 22, 2017

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Mormon baptisms of Holocaust victims draw ire

Holocaust victims, grandparents of famous figures have been baptized

December 21, 2017

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Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process

Nuns carry on the altar the relics of five new Saints during an open-air canonization ceremony led by Pope Benedict…

December 19, 2017

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Christmas Eve church services in Durango

Durango Herald file Dec. 23: 5:30 p.m., contemporary service.Dec. 24: 2 p.m., family worship; 3 p.m., 5 p.m., contemporary worship;…

December 17, 2017

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Pope Francis suggests revision to the Lord’s Prayer

Pope Francis prays in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary on Dec. 8 near Rome’s Spanish Steps, a…

December 15, 2017

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American evangelist leads rare event in communist Vietnam

Despite sweeping economic reforms over the past 30 years that made Vietnam one of the fasting growing countries in the…

December 13, 2017

Religion

Menorah lightings planned around the world for Hanukkah

Celebrations in Vail will include menorahs made from skis

December 12, 2017

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Who are the Baha’is, why are they so persecuted?

promotes racial unity, gender equality

December 9, 2017

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Durango Presbyterian Church holds Advent sermon series

Associated Press file Advent is a time of waiting, which encompasses the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Services are held at…

December 8, 2017

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Marvel church to host Christmas program

The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served after the program.

December 7, 2017

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Sixth annual Messiah Sing-in open to public on Dec. 10 in Cortez

The program aims to make this famous choral work accessible to everyone during the holiday season. The Messiah Sing-in is…

December 6, 2017

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Europe’s Muslim population to grow, migration or not, study says

The Pew Research Center report modeled three scenarios for estimating the number of Muslims who would be living in Europe…

December 5, 2017

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Durango Dharma Center to host meditation retreat

du1-i-syn All meditators are welcome. Cost is on a $100-$200 sliding scale, plus a donation to the teacher. To register…

December 4, 2017

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Arboles church to observe Our Lady of Guadalupe

The event will feature a fiesta dinner, raffle, silent auction and activities. People can purchase raffle tickets, $1 each or…

December 3, 2017

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A year after the election, more find a haven in church

Congregations grow as people seek solace, social action activities

December 2, 2017

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Tara Mandala to celebrate winter solstice

A winter solstice celebration will be held Dec. 20 at Tara Mandala Retreat Center and Temple, located at 4000 Forest…

December 1, 2017

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Vatican defends pope against criticism over Rohingya stance

Pope Francis waves from pope-mobile as Myanmar Catholics wave flags ahed of a Mass Wednesday in Yangon, Myanmar.Gemunu Amarasinghe/Associated Press…

November 29, 2017

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Pope demands rights for all in Myanmar, omits ‘Rohingya’

Pope Francis meets with Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Tuesday.Max Rossi/Pool photo via AP Francis…

November 28, 2017

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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

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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

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

17th century text includes 2 infamous errors

November 25, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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St. Columba plans Christmas bazaar

More than 35 area craftspeople will sell homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths, and young members…

November 17, 2017