Religion
Language of today reflects historic, contemporary faith
Starting in A.D. 711, the Moors conquered most of the Iberian peninsula and created a Moorish state that went on to flourish over the next seven centuries. In the early 13th century, they were driven south from central Iberia by a coalition of Christian kings under the leadership of Alfonso VIII...
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Public hearing on Meridian's new LDS temple to be held in July (w/picture)
Ada County Development Services will hold a public hearing on planned new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints temple on July 11.
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Voices of Faith: Does God shine a light on some more than others?
VOICES OF FAITH: DOES GOD SHINE A LIGHT ON SOME MORE THAN OTHERS?
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Hospital doctor delivers infusion of hope to Jehovah's Witness
On the day the Boston Marathon bombing transfixed the world, Mark Watkins of suburban Kansas City, Mo., lay face to face with a crisis of life, death and faith of his own.
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After rebuke by archbishop, Cardinal Mahony takes higher profile
When Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez stripped his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, of public duties for mishandling clergy sex abuse cases, a church spokesman said the retired prelate's life would remain largely the same with one exception: confirmations.
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Colombia celebrates its first Catholic saint
In her lifetime, Laura Montoya's stubborn determination to help Colombia's indigenous people brought the reproach of society, the political elite and the church, which viewed her work with suspicion and accused her of being unstable.
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Pope urges steps toward `full unity' with Coptic Orthodox Church
The Catholic and Coptic Orthodox churches are in a position to settle their historical rifts, Pope Francis said Friday as he welcomed his Coptic counterpart, Tawadros II.
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Tomas de Torquemada in the U.S. armed forces
About a month ago, I joined the advisory board of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) to replace Glen Doherty, a former Navy SEAL and member of the board who had recently been killed in the Benghazi incident. I was a reluctant recruit, knowing as I did the importance of spiritual solace...
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Iconographer paints images to inspire faithful
A plain white wall rose above the altar in the sanctuary at St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church.
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Voices of Faith: Is abortion ever acceptable?
VOICES OF FAITH: IS ABORTION EVER ACCEPTABLE?
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Southern Baptists' name change seeks to shed historical baggage
After 87 years, the University Baptist Church of Coral Gables, Fla., recently shed its name for something it felt was more forward looking - Christ Journey.


