The 1,600-year-old manuscript had sat unnoticed for decades. Experts say it may be the oldest written document detailing Jesus’ childhood.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
‘I will not feed a demon’: YouTuber Ruby Franke’s child abuse case rooted in religious extremism
Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her business partner were arrested on child abuse charges.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Victims of Catholic nuns feel overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis
‘It’s time to restore the balance,’ they say, in addressing sexual abuse by women in religious orders and positions.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Maine church leaders call for gun violence prevention, weekend of prayer
The Maine Council of Churches and Episcopal Diocese of Maine are encouraging all faith traditions to join in Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Religion and Values
Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
The parliament slapped the highest possible financial penalty on Grzegorz Braun, forcing him to lose half of 3 months of his salary and per diems for half a year.
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Waterville church faces backlash over plan to raze adjacent apartment buildings
First Church of Waterville, formerly known as the First Baptist Church, bought two apartment buildings and plans to tear them down to expand parking and build a handicapped accessible entrance to the back of the church.
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Waterville audience learns of efforts by veterans group to fight fascist rise
Kristofer Goldsmith, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, is head of a nonprofit task force that works with state and federal law enforcement and others to counter extremism and gather intelligence on dangerous people and organizations.
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Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
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Commentary: How do we answer what is happening in Gaza and in Israel?
We Muslims and Jews in Portland seek to understand what our religious teachings have in common and what we must do to overcome those that separate us.
Posted inTimes Record
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick installs Amos as permanent minister
On Sept. 23, the Rev. Doctor Kharma R. Amos was formally installed as the settled minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. In a worship service at the church followed by a celebratory reception, the congregation participated in a ceremonial recognition of Amos’ role in the church community. The Rev. Doctor Jim Mitulski, pastor […]