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Religion and Values

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    April 27, 2013
    Catholics go evangelistic

    Catholics try evangelizing door to door

    A conference teaches ways to spread the faith, a concept that is fundamental to Christianity.

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    April 20, 2013

    Religion Calendar

    Today Rummage sale, 8 to 11 a.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Main Street, Kennebunk. Connected Catholics of Maine, 1 p.m., lunch gathering at Ruby Tuesdays at Kohl’s Shopping Center plaza, Westbrook. Call Linda at 838-4083 for more information. “EarthRite: A Celebration Honoring Earth and Spirit,” 4 to 7 p.m., multimedia, nondenominational, participatory event with […]

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    April 20, 2013

    Denver church members: Thou shalt not kill, for we will help

    A Colorado congregation aids troubled souls while calling for stronger gun laws and mental health services.

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    April 20, 2013

    Reflections: Dying man leaves gift of compassion

    Joe’s case of lymphoma was as vicious as I had ever seen since moving to Maine. Short, transitory remissions punctuated by bizarre infections in a young, single male reminded me of similar cases of lymphoma I had seen in New York before 1976 that perplexed the cancer center experts. These cases of lymphoma, also characterized […]

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    April 20, 2013

    Monks vow Christian voices will not be silenced

    After violence at their cathedral laid bare their vulnerability, Egyptian monks are more vocal.

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  • Published
    April 13, 2013

    Korean War chaplain awarded Medal of Honor

    President Obama presents the nation's highest award for valor to a U.S. soldier who didn't fire a gun.

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    April 13, 2013

    Women stand up for equal rites at Western Wall

    Arrests come a day after an Israeli agency proposes a compromise on the issue of female worship.

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    April 13, 2013

    Reflections: Letting toddler play with boomerang brings grandmother many happy returns

    Last week in Virginia, I spent a morning baby-sitting my 2½-year-old grandson, Walker. His mother had suggested plenty of possible activities. We could use play-dough. We could read books or draw. We could go outside. I opted to let Walker decide. I would have no plan. I would go with what he chose, and then […]

  • Published
    April 12, 2013

    Religion Calendar

    Sunday “From New Beginnings Spring Spiritual Awakenings,” 10:30 a.m., interfaith service at Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Visit chimeofmaine.org for details. Rejoicing Spirits, 4 p.m., special worship service for people with cognitive or developmental disabilities, followed by fellowship and supper. Held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Wheelchair accessibility and ASL […]

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    April 12, 2013

    Big Brother won’t decide who’s a sister

    CHICAGO — Who is properly deemed a Catholic nun or sister? Courts themselves have no place answering such religious questions, a federal appeals court in Chicago ruled Wednesday in a civil dispute that involves a woman who insists she is a religious sister. Citing the U.S. Constitution and even the Bible, the 7th U.S. Circuit […]