Americans have complex mix of spiritual beliefs
Can you believe in Jesus and in astrology? The answer is a resounding yes, according to a study that shows Americans’ beliefs to be more complex than might be expected. [More]
The Washington Post | December 10
Aaron Flaum / The Norwich Bulletin |
Farmer sees divine symbol on dairy calf
STERLING, Conn. — A holy cow in Connecticut, perhaps? Or maybe a divine bovine? [More]
Associated Press | December 10
Russian court rules against Jehovah’s Witnesses
MOSCOW — A spokesman for Russia’s highest court says it has upheld a ruling halting the activities of a regional branch of Jehovah’s Witnesses and banning dozens of its publications. [More]
Associated Press | December 8
Pope keeps Spanish Steps tradition in Rome
ROME — Pope Benedict is praying at the foot of the Spanish Steps, keeping a tradition that rings in the Roman holiday season. [More]
Associated Press | December 8
Ashland school removes holiday tree
ASHLAND, Ore. — The principal of an elementary school in Ashland, Ore., has removed a holiday giving tree from the school after several families complained it was a religious symbol. [More]
Associated Press | December 7
Vatican moving Christmas ‘midnight’ Mass to 10 p.m.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI will break with tradition this year and celebrate Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at 10 p.m. instead of midnight, the Vatican said today. [More]
Associated Press | December 7
Northwest Jesuits hit with 500 new claims of sexual abuse
SPOKANE — More than 500 people have filed claims accusing Jesuits of sexually abusing children across the Northwest. [More]
By John Stucke
The Spokesman-Review | December 7
Heidi Hoffman / The Herald |
Families get an early gift: free Christmas trees
Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek had about 500 trees this weekend to give to people who are out of work, and scores of people stopped by Saturday. More trees will be given away today beginning at 9 a.m. [More]
By Katya Yefimova, Herald Writer | December 6
• Northlake 'DINNER AT OUR HOUSE': 6:00pm, December 10, at Northlake Christian Church. A free Community meal the 2nd Thursday of each month
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• Wednesday Night Buddhist Meditation Group : 7:00pm, December 16, at Woodinville Universalist Unitarian Church. Sit quietly for 40 minutes and then share tea and talk about mindfulness pr...
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• Wednesday Night Buddhist Meditation Group : 7:00pm, December 23, at Woodinville Universalist Unitarian Church. Sit quietly for 40 minutes and then share tea and talk about mindfulness pr...
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