Religion

Fewer Pentecostals are speaking in tongues

church enters mainstream, practice falls away

September 6, 2013

Jewish families offered $50,000 to move south

As Klaven began to explain traditional Jewish practices, it became readily apparent the children were completely unfamiliar with the religion’s…

September 6, 2013

Religion

Venezuelan Jews settle near Miami

Chavez’s hostility toward Israel led many to flee

September 6, 2013

Religion

‘Angel’ priest visits accident scene

Even odder, the black-garbed priest does not appear in any of the nearly 70 photos of the scene of the…

August 30, 2013

Religion

For Hindus, a definitive source

World’s third largest religion has new encyclopdia 25 years in making

August 30, 2013

Religion

Exemptions on gay marriage spark divide

religious groups path forward is unclear

August 30, 2013

Religion

Evangelical group to back immigration bill

The ads, which will run mainly on Christian radio stations, are aimed at spurring evangelicals to lobby their lawmakers to…

August 23, 2013

Religion

Utah class to examine Book of Mormon

But for the first time this fall, they’ll have a chance to look at the text for a whole semester…

August 16, 2013

Religion

Creation Museum adds attractions

Founder: Not all new features have religious message

August 16, 2013

Religion

Pastors, serpents to star in show

“Snake Salvation” is set to debut Sept. 10 on the National Geographic Channel. The series will feature Andrew Hamblin of…

August 9, 2013

Religion

After Egypt coup, Christians fearful

warns about future wave of violence

August 9, 2013

Religion

Pope wants clergy in the streets

Francis’ request interpreted differently around world

August 2, 2013

Religion

White evangelicals most patriotic, poll finds

That figure was markedly higher than for white mainline Protestants (56 percent), minority Christians (49 percent), Catholics (48 percent) and…

July 26, 2013

Religion

Faithful embrace digital Bible

Nondenominational app downloaded 100 million times

July 26, 2013

Religion

Israeli ultra-Orthodox soldiers under fire

exemption’s end exposes cultural divisions

July 19, 2013

Religion

War in Syria hinders holiday

In one rebel-held city, residents have resorted to begging for crumbs at a local soup kitchen, while in a refugee…

July 12, 2013

Religion

At Ramadan meals, Egypt weighs divisions

overthrow casts shadow over holy month

July 12, 2013

Religion

Protestant groups divest from fossil fuels

The United Church of Christ, which traces its origins back to the Pilgrims in 1620 and has about 1.1 million…

July 5, 2013

Religion

Rabbi seeks Montana’s faithful

wants to place mezuzah on every resident’s door

July 5, 2013

Religion

Mormon missionaries at record high

Lowered age requirement boosts numbers

June 28, 2013

Religion

Gay-marriage rulings divide religious leaders

But the traditional religious opponents of gay marriage remained steadfastly against the rulings, condemning them as far reaching and inconsistent…

June 28, 2013

Religion

Christ in Youth brings 1,200 to Fort Lewis

Filmmaker and comedian Dave Hunter hosts the Christ in Youth morning rally Friday in Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College.…

June 21, 2013

Religion

Tennessee churches offering free legal assistance

Faith-based initiative aids low-income people

June 21, 2013

Religion

N.C. protesters split on Bible’s message

Interpretations about how to help poor are divergent

June 14, 2013