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Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these events: Kabbalat Shabbat will be held from 7 to 9…

July 3, 2014

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‘Fastest Nun in West’ on path to sainthood

challenged Billy the Kid in addition to helping the poor

July 3, 2014

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New pastor opens dialogue with his flock

Christ the King, Tim Orlowski uses conversation to build relationships

March 21, 2014

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Is gay marriage dividing your faith?

you’re a Methodist, it is

February 14, 2014

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How does spirituality affect well-being?

Professor’s new app explores this idea in Americans’ daily lives

January 24, 2014

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Can an ancient faith fit in modern life?

Jains modify traditions for 21st century

January 17, 2014

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Church signs get hip with quips

But, sometimes, humor to lure worshippers can cross the line

January 3, 2014

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Pope warns of poorly trained priests

Pope Francis talks with Jesuit leader Rev. Adolfo Nicolas before celebrating Mass with Jesuits on Friday in Rome.Riccardo De Luca/Associated…

January 3, 2014

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Pope stresses strength, courage, hope in 2014

Pope Francis kisses the Holy Book as he celebrates Mass on New Year’s Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the…

January 3, 2014

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Defrocked Methodist minister receives job offer in Calif.

The defrocked pastor, the Rev. Frank Schaefer, who led a congregation in Lebanon, Pa., was stripped of his clerical credentials…

December 27, 2013

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The race of Jesus: Unknown, yet powerful

2013, the debate was amplified, stirring controversy, emotions

December 27, 2013

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Relics transform Buddhist temple

Donations are believed to be from body of Buddha

October 25, 2013

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Vatican fields cricket club as sport, faith merge

Cricket players attend a training session in front of a Vatican flag in Rome. The Vatican has officially launched its…

October 25, 2013

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$1M recruitment plan revitalizes synagogue

Larry Blumberg, founder of Blumberg Family Jewish Community Services of Dothan, says, “I think the program has created a lot…

October 18, 2013

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Bibles beat beer in this dorm

university provides students faith-based living quarters

October 18, 2013

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Jews prepare for Thanksgivukkah

Convergence of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah leads to new symbols, songs

October 11, 2013

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Mormons push their church’s stance on homosexuality

Wendy Montgomery wants The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to teach that homosexuality isn’t a sin.Rick Bowmer/Associated Press…

October 11, 2013

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Poll shows major shift in identity of Jews in U.S.

The intermarriage rate has reached a high of 58 percent for all Jews, and 71 percent for non-Orthodox Jews –…

October 4, 2013

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College students divided about God

distinct worldviews found on campuses

October 4, 2013

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Southern Baptist school head marks 20 years

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler has led the seminary for 20 years and has no intention of leaving.…

September 27, 2013

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Pope calls to comfort the faithful

Pontiff picks up phone, worries the Vatican

September 20, 2013

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Pope blasts abortion after decrying rules

He’s putting focus on mercy and love

September 20, 2013

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Smith papers reveal Mormons’ early years

volume includes founder’s revelations, letters, sermons

September 13, 2013

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Ex-NFL QB to speak at Mormon conference about gays

The 32nd annual Affirmation International Conference began Friday and runs through Sunday. Affirmation President Randall Hacker says he’s expecting about…

September 13, 2013