The Court Street Baptist Church, built in 1869, is on the market for $450,000.
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Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Opponents argue that the law is a violation of separation of church and state and that the display will isolate students, especially those who are not Christian.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Religion & Values
An account of Jesus as a boy is decoded from an ancient papyrus scrap
The 1,600-year-old manuscript had sat unnoticed for decades. Experts say it may be the oldest written document detailing Jesus’ childhood.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe?
A new report by the Pew Research Center finds that the number of Americans with no religious affiliation — known as the ‘nones’ — is now nearly 30%.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Religion & Values
Photo Album: Hundreds gather in Lewiston for Eid
“We live in a world that is ever more complicated so it is very important to mark this day for our family members, our friends and for the Lewiston and Auburn neighborhoods,” said Hussein Ahmed, a downtown Lewiston business owner.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
How they keep the faith: Area religious leaders reveal the personal stories behind their ministries
The leaders find deep reward in their work helping others, and support from other leaders in the local religious community.
Posted inNation / World, Religion & 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 inMaine, News, Religion & 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 & 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.
Posted inMaine
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.