Prelate Theodore McCarrick offered his resignation from the College of Cardinals after a spate of allegations that he for years abused boys and had sexual misconduct with adult seminarians.
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Church of England seeks revival in newer Christian congregations
The outreach effort leaders are launching signals an ‘end of the snobbishness’ the church has confined itself to, says a former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Maine Voices: Dealing with immigration, America must overcome its loss of nerve
The U.S. has never been a perfect nation, but we can aspire to a vision more sublime than money, power and arrogance.
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Maine church organization expresses its outrage over separation of families at the border
The Maine Council of Churches objects to the Bible being cited by the Trump administration to justify its policy.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics, Religion and Values
Here’s how liberals, conservatives picture God
Liberals imagine someone ‘more feminine, younger and more loving,’ while conservatives have a ‘powerful’ white guy in mind, researchers say.
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Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.
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Maine Voices: For me as a chaplain, Planned Parenthood’s name is blessed
The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.
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Commentary: Travel ban ruling will send a message at home
Muslim immigrants who have already arrived say it will speak to whether they are really welcome.
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Greg Kesich: Garrett Mason has more than just a prayer at being next governor
As Paul LePage has shown twice, a highly motivated minority can beat a divided opposition.
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Commentary: President Trump is a deeply flawed man – but he keeps his promises
Trump is not the most religious president ever, but he may be the most pro-religion president.