Religion

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

promotes racial unity, gender equality

December 9, 2017

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

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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

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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

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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

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

inspires enthusiasm among Sikhs nationwide

November 11, 2017

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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

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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