Religion

Mass mobs fill churches

media draws hundreds to older houses of worship

February 7, 2014

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Religion Briefs

A teaching about The Four Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenpo Lobzang will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday…

February 7, 2014

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LDS accused of fraud

Thomas Phillips has filed a criminal complaint in London accusing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Thomas…

February 7, 2014

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Religion Briefs

John Paul II Catholic Church will host a Super Bowl party Sunday at the church, 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. in…

January 31, 2014

Religion

LDS keeping firm grip on Utah’s liquor laws

State’s rules seen as ‘abnormal’ by those who want to change things

January 31, 2014

Religion

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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Religion Briefs

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis offered another gesture to Catholics who are estranged from the church, saying this week he…

January 10, 2014

Religion

Pope Francis to travel to Holy Land in May

Pope Francis kisses a child as he arrives for his weekly general audience Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square at the…

January 10, 2014

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Church signs get hip with quips

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

January 3, 2014

Religion

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

Religion

The race of Jesus: Unknown, yet powerful

2013, the debate was amplified, stirring controversy, emotions

December 27, 2013

Religion

Mormons explain polygamy in church’s early days

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says in the new 1,400-word essay that most of the post-1890 plural…

December 20, 2013

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Religion Briefs

The Durango Dharma Center has moved to a new space at 208 East Animas Road (County Road 250), at the…

December 20, 2013

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La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services

Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College Chapel.…

December 20, 2013

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Minister ousted over gay wedding

Methodist pastor presided over son’s marriage ceremony

December 20, 2013

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Religion Briefs

The Durango Herald will publish a schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services in its Dec. 21 edition. Churches…

December 13, 2013

Religion

In protest, Festivus pole stands at Florida Capitol

Chaz Stevens, an athiest, erected a Festivus pole made of beer cans at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee to protest…

December 13, 2013

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Mormons explain stance on blacks

statement, leaders condemn past racism in priesthood

December 13, 2013

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Ancient religious texts now online

Vatican, Oxford put manuscripts on Web

December 6, 2013

Religion

Oldest Buddhist shrine found at Nepal temple

Archaeologists at the Mayadevi Temple in Nepal have uncovered evidence of a Buddhist shrine from the sixth-century B.C.Ira Block/National Geographic/Associated…

December 6, 2013

Religion

Pope forms commission to advise on sex abuse

Pope Francis has agreed to convene a panel to advise the church about protecting children from sexual abuse and helping…

December 6, 2013