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Congregation B'nai Abraham marks 120th anniversary
davem@herald-mail.comCongregation B’nai Abraham was founded more than a century ago, and over the years since there has been a rich history of Jewish life in Washington County that has been marked by Jews winning political freedom, the congregation moving through a...Tags: Judaism, New York City, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Maryland General Assembly, Arts and Culture
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Letters to the Editor - May 13
What if media coverage were 100 percent liberal? To the editor: What would the newspaper and television coverage of the political scene be like if instead of being just 90 percent with the liberal slant, it was 100 percent? There would no longer be a...Tags: Primaries, Crime, Law and Justice, Voting, Elections, Chris Matthews
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Allan Powell: New twist to support school vouchers fails
There is no secret to the relentless attempts to get public funds to support religious schools. The constitutionality of the use of vouchers is being tested in state courts at the moment with the Indiana Supreme Court upholding vouchers. One notable...Tags: Heritage Foundation, Schools, Church and State Relations, Marketing, The Washington Post
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Religion - Speakers and topics
Beaver Creek Christian Church, the Rev. Mark Curran will speak Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on “Easter Power.” Benevola United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, Carl Byrd will speak Sunday at 9 a.m. on “Seeds of Faith Throughout the Generations.&...Tags: Anglicanism, Lutheranism, Baptist, Arts and Culture, Kevin Munroe
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Annual Good Friday Walk largest turnout yet at event
holly.shok@herald-mail.comThe Rev. Ed Poling had his concerns when he arrived at Hagerstown’s City Park on Friday afternoon and saw fire engines parked near the lake, threatening to interfere with his plans. But by the time the annual Good Friday Walk began, the trucks had...Tags: Good Friday, Anglicanism, Travel, Gardens and Parks, Religion and Belief
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Argentine Jorge Bergoglio elected Pope Francis
Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Wednesday, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Francis, associating himself with the humble 13th-century Italian preacher...
Tags: Buenos Aires (Argentina), John Paul II, Elections, Francis I, Benedict XVI
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Many local Roman Catholic Church leaders surprised by pope's decision to resign
dona@herald-mail.comFor the first time since Gregory XII stepped down from the Throne of St. Peter in 1415, the leader of the Catholic Church is resigning. Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down took by surprise many local members of the Roman Catholic Church on...Tags: Human Rights, Timothy M. Dolan, Christian Orthodoxy, Religion and Belief, Benedict XVI
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Pope Benedict XVI, citing poor health, to step down Feb. 28
Associated PressDeclaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 — becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a...Tags: Lent, Elections, Voting, Germany, Religious Leaders
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Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
Faced with intense pressure from two flanks, the Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time for consultations before deciding whether to move away from its divisive policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders. Possible changes in...
Tags: Youth Organizations, Executive Branch, Religious Events, Social Issues, Ethics
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Boonsboro native is spreading the Christian message in the Midwest
chrisc@herald-mail.comJacob Rockwell has a tough job. The Boonsboro native has a year-long position as a member of a Youth Encounter team, bringing the Christian message to youth groups and nursing homes in northern Midwest states. But that's not the tough part. The tough...Tags: Music, Long Term Care, Entertainment, Religion and Belief, Medical Specialization
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Letters to the Editor - Dec. 26
Donations to heritage project will be tripled To the editor: During this season of giving, we are humbled by an offer from a supporter to triple donations given by others to support the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership. This remarkably...Tags: Religious Festivals, Church and State Relations, U.S. Congress, Values, Ethics
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Church holds special service to help cope with Conn. tragedy
davem@herald-mail.comJerome Edwards, a teacher at Williamsport High School, said he believes the nation is at a turning point following the Dec. 14 shootings at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school that left 20 children, six adults and the shooter dead. The tragedy means the...Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Religion and Belief
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