Faith - The Journal

Anti-Semitic incidents in U.S. soar by 57 percent in 2017, report says

The Anti-Defamation League is reporting a 57 percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. last year, the highest tally that the Jewish civil rights group has counted in more than t...

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Faith

A year after the election, more find a haven in church

Congregations grow as people seek solace, social action activities

DATE: Dec 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

‘Wicked Bible’ advises: ‘Thou shalt commit adultery’

17th century text includes 2 infamous errors

DATE: Nov 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

Mormon missionaries can now use smartphones

Devices can’t be used for personal texting, only for contacting prospective converts

DATE: Nov 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

Bible study group to start classes in Durango, Ignacio, Cortez

Bible Study Fellowship International will start weekly classes in Durango, Ignacio and Cortez. Bible study will be held at 9 a.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 14, at First United ...

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

Bible Study Fellowship to meet in Cortez, Durango, Ignacio

The Journal Bible Study Fellowship International will start classes at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Grace Fellowship Church in Cortez. Classes start at 9 a.m. Thursday, ...

DATE: Aug 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

Regional synagogue plans to donate part of Seder feast

Har Shalom plans to donate Seder leftovers to Manna

DATE: Apr 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

New Mexico city to appeal Commandments case to Supreme Court

BLOOMFIELD, N.M. — A New Mexico city will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal of a lower court ruling requiring the removal of a Ten Commandments monument outside City Hall. ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

Thoughts Along the Way: To thine deepest self be true

In a recent group conversation of which I was a part, a young mother of a 7-year-old son spoke eloquently and passionately about the importance of role models for her son. With gratitude and...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

This Christmas, incarnate the Christ Child in ourselves

As we approach Christmas, a season of peace and joy, this year we find ourselves functioning against a backdrop of social unrest. Maybe that unrest has always been there. Perhaps this year i...

DATE: Dec 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Faith

Cortez Baha’is celebrate holy day

DATE: Nov 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Faith

‘Wrestling with Jesus’ deconstructs doctrines of sacrifice

Fourteen years ago, Colorado resident D.K. Maylor found himself wondering what a modern-day interview with Jesus might sound like. He sat down one afternoon and typed a few lines ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Faith