Religion

Mormons are reminded on forbidden food, drink The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a warning to members that coffee is prohibited no matter the name, that vaping is banned despite the ... by BRADY McCOMBS The Associated Press - August 17, 2019

150 years of worship Woody Dougherty recalled the day in 1954 when more than 70 people crowded together to have their picture taken in front of the newly completed Pine Grove Baptis... by Francisca Jones - August 17, 2019

El Paso priest offers message of hope The Rev. Fabian Marquez had not slept much. Whenever he closed his eyes, his mind filled with the faces he saw draining of hope as they learned their relatives ... by RICK ROJAS THE NEW YORK TIMES - August 17, 2019

RELIGION NEWS BRIEFS Senior pastor Pointer to join faculty August 17, 2019

Religion Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS August 17, 2019

Is there really a hell waiting for Jeffrey Epstein? So, what is Jeffrey Epstein up to these days? by Terry Mattingly - August 17, 2019

Buttigieg hires faith outreach director for his campaign Some 77% of Americans identify as members of a religious tradition, and most of the rest call themselves spiritual or say they believe in God. When politicians ... by JULIE ZAUZMER THE WASHINGTON POST - August 17, 2019

Church notes: Events at local churches in the coming days Washington County August 17, 2019

Faith Matters: If God can forgive you, you can forgive yourself Next Saturday there will be a gathering. A gathering of remarkable people. A gathering of incredible courage. A gathering rich with support and empathy. Be than... by STEVE SHEELY Faith Matters - August 17, 2019

Celebrating 140 years: Pastor looks to future of Mason Valley Baptist Church "It's a different world" than it was when Pat Robinson was called to the ministry half a century ago -- and that's nothing compared to when his church, Mason Va... by Becca Martin-Brown - August 17, 2019

Muslims start Mecca pilgrimage Hundreds of thousands of Muslims from across the globe Friday began the annual pilgrimage to the Great Mosque of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the hajj -- with the ... by Megan Specia The New York Times - August 10, 2019

North Little Rock revival appeals to millennials and older generations, too More than a thousand people are expected to take part in the revival beginning Sunday at North Little Rock's First Baptist Church, a six-day event devoted to re... by Francisca Jones - August 10, 2019

First black woman heads N.Y. seminary First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem had 300 members and no website when LaKeesha Walrond and her husband took over as pastors. Yet, as many churches have ... by RICK ROJAS THE NEW YORK TIMES - August 10, 2019

Religion Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS August 10, 2019

Havana restores oldest Jewish cemetery in Cuba Some marble grave covers are broken and tombstones lie on the ground, covered in moss. At some plots, vegetation pokes through the cement cracks. by ANDREA RODRIGUEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2019

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