There is a whole lot of talking going on in the world today, in an expanding array of media, but is anyone really listening? Some days, I have my doubts. This month, our congregation’s theme for worship is “The Practice of Deep Listening,” and I’ve been pretty surprised by how engaged folks have been. Here […]
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Thousands of Jewish pilgrims come to Ukraine for Rosh Hashana despite official warnings
Hasidic Jews join an annual gathering to mark the Jewish new year in the central Ukrainian town of Uman, despite the war against Russia.
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Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
His declaration that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses in November incenses some religious leaders.
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Victims of Lewiston mass shooting to be honored at prayer service at State House
The multidenominational prayer service will be held Oct. 1 outside the State House in Augusta.
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Spirit of Life: Good signs of the times
Here we are, fewer than 50 days from national elections — from the top of the presidential ticket to down-ballot races for the US Senate and House, to state legislative races, to small town elections that will determine everything from who sits on the town council to whether to approve bond issues directly affecting local […]
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Pope slams Harris and Trump as ‘against life’ and urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’
Pope Francis highlights what he calls the presidential candidates’ anti-life policies on abortion and migration.
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100 years ago, KKK stunned Lewiston with gunpowder and a huge, flaming cross
The Aug. 10, 1924, scene atop Mount David highlighted the growing power of the racist, anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic group in Maine.
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Judge denies emergency relief in lawsuit challenging limits on public funds for religious schools
The plaintiffs in the case have already filed a notice that they intend to appeal the order issued Thursday.
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How will Louisiana’s Ten Commandments requirement be funded, enforced?
As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear
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Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Opponents argue that the law is a violation of separation of church and state and that the display will isolate students, especially those who are not Christian.