RELIGION
Humanity as Made in the Image of God in St. Athanasius
St. Athanasius (sometimes Athanasios) was a fourth century bishop of Alexandria and the removal of his relics was listed as noting on the Orthodox calendar yesterday. Recently, I had referenced him in...
Posted on 5/3/12 at 5:08 PM
The Light Shines On Forever: A Tribute to Thomas Kinkade
It's the light, Thom, that's what lasts. The leaves are transient. They grow, turn green, turn red and die, but behind them the light lasts forever.- Peter O'Toole (from the film The Christma...
Posted on 4/16/12 at 3:08 PM
The Witches Next Door
When I told my housemates I was interviewing random residents in our neighborhood, one spoke up saying, Oh, you gotta talk to the pagan house. That phrase, pagan house, along with some description gi...
Posted on 4/9/12 at 9:14 AM
WW?D
When the WWJD wristband phenomenon began I found it interesting. An acronym printed across a rubber wristband to remind us to be good to each other and to follow the general teachings of Jesus - alrig...
Posted on 4/7/12 at 10:16 AM
It takes a village...
I've had this post rattling around in my head for weeks now. I want to give it the justice it deserves, so I've waited to write until I had ample time... Turns out I need to make the time. I've learn...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 12:56 PM
More room in the pew: Even in N.D. and Minnesota, fewer are attending religious services
By Stephen J. Lee , May 20, 2012
FAITH: Ike Harrington ... Rusty Chords ... 'Wade in the Water'
By Stephen J. Lee , May 19, 2012
Ex-priests oppose Minnesota amendment banning gay marriage
A group of 80 former Catholic priests has come out against a proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. John Estrem, a former rector at the Cathedral of St. Paul, said Thursday the church he knows is about love and inclusion.By Associated Press , May 17, 2012
Vince Ulstad, Fargo, letter: Measure 3 ensures religious freedom for all 
The very short, plainly worded and common-sense Measure 3 simply reinforces state-level protection for religious freedoms — freedoms that already are guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution but have eroded over the years by personal, executive, judicial and legislative actions.
By Vince Ulstad , May 17, 2012
Second oldest Grand Forks church torn down 
Thomas “Marty” Martzall stood by with a digital camera Tuesday morning as the oldest wood-framed church in Grand Forks was reduced to rubble. Martzall, 75, who lives just a block from what is known by some as the “Old Church on Walnut Street,” retains plenty of good memories of the building.
By Chris Bieri , May 15, 2012
FAITH: 'Heart of Worship' ... African Choir ... Ashley Robinson 
“Heart of Worship,” a contemporary Christian singing group that has been active in the region for 10 years, will present its “Farewell Concert,” at 7 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 112 Edward Ave. N.E., Red Lake Falls, Minn.
By Stephen J. Lee , May 12, 2012
IN THE SPIRIT: Their circle is unbroken 
By Naomi Dunavan , May 11, 2012
Girl Scouts under fire from Catholic bishops 
By David Crary , May 10, 2012
First female bishop of Minneapolis ELCA synod installed 
The Rev. Ann Svennungsen was installed during a ceremony Sunday. Minnesota Public Radio News reports she already is meeting with leaders of the 155 congregations and ministries that are part of the synod.
By Associated Press , May 07, 2012
LLOYD OMDAHL: Few threats to religion in conservative N.D. 
By Lloyd Omdahl , May 07, 2012
N.D. at odds with national church trend 
What do North Dakota and Utah have in common?
Both states, while highly religious, are bucking a national trend by having the lowest percentage of people who go to nondenominational and independent religious congregations.
By Stephen J. Lee , May 06, 2012
FAITH: Heidi Sias ... 'Heart of Worship' ... Ashley Robinson 
Heidi Sias, Colstrip, Mont., will speak at the district spring rally of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in Redeemer Lutheran Church, 815 20th St. N., Grand Forks. A writer and speaker, Sias uses humor “to share the promises of God,” organizers said. The Rev. Mark Chepulis, Cavalier, N.D., will lead a Bible study; the Rev. Bernie Seter, Grafton, N.D., will speak on the Malaria Initiative. Info: Judy Anderson, (701) 352-1052.
By Herald Staff Report , May 05, 2012
Former Sacred Heart priest charged with stealing ring 
By Chris Bieri and Stephen J. Lee , May 03, 2012
Religious freedom measure draws opponent group 
A group that opposes a state constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot in the June 12 primary announced its formation Wednesday. “We all believe strongly in religious freedom, but Measure 3 is vague and confusing and just goes too far,” Tom Fiebiger, a Fargo lawyer and former state senator, said in a news release. “This measure is so poorly written that it will open the door to endless litigation and legal wrangling, clogging our already crowded courts and costing taxpayers more of their hard-earned money,” Fiebiger added.
By Patrick Springer , May 02, 2012
Jon Lindgren’s stint in public office shepherded him toward doubt in faith 
By Patrick Springer , April 29, 2012
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