Archive By Section - Faith
In America's largest metropolitan markets people are more likely to be either Roman Catholic or religiously unaffiliated than to hold any other faith tradition, the Public Religion Research Institute reported in an analysis released this week.
August 11, 2015
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Mark A. Kellner
Deseret News
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Faith
Seattle is taking strides to make homeownership possible for more Muslim families.
August 11, 2015
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Omar Etman
Deseret News
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Faith
I was sitting there at my desk, minding my own business (well, OK, minding my boss's business), when all of a sudden it hit me.
August 10, 2015
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Joe Walker
Deseret News
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Faith
Offering a word of encouragement to Roman Catholics who have divorced and remarried without church approval, Pope Francis may urge compassion, though his words are far from final on the issue. Catholics, as well as other Christian denominations, are divided on the question of divorce and remarriage.
August 09, 2015
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Mark A. Kellner
Deseret News
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Faith
As I was driving down the road the other day, I looked over and saw a sign dedicating a highway for someone. I have driven down that piece of road many times and have never paid much attention to this sign.
August 08, 2015
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
I am writing this column on the first day of school here in Bryan County. By the time you read it, they will have almost a full week behind them.
August 07, 2015
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By Pastor Brad Butler
First Baptist Church, Pembroke
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Faith
The leadership of three major U.S. churches took on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict last week, voting on resolutions to support the pro-Palestinian boycott, divestment and sanction movement.
August 07, 2015
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Massarah Mikati
Deseret News
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Faith
Twenty years ago Saturday, Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic was reassuring Muslim Bosnian civilians their lives would be protected by handing out candy while laughing with his soldiers in Srebrenica, Bosnia — a town that had been declared a United Nations safe haven during the Bosnian War.
August 07, 2015
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Massarah Mikati
Deseret News
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Faith
In Christ, man can gain victory over sin and a home in heaven.
August 06, 2015
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By Minister Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
International leaders often take time off during the summer months. President Barack Obama is heading to Martha's Vineyard off the Massachusetts coast Saturday for a 15-day break, Boston.com reported.
August 06, 2015
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Mark A. Kellner
Deseret News
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Faith
"Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he brought a little child to his side. Then he said to them, 'Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.'" - Luke 9:46-48 (NLT)
August 04, 2015
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By Pastor Alan Darsey
Columnist
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Faith
Russians' views on whether religion benefits them and their society have changed dramatically over the past 25 years, a new poll from a state-owned research firm reveals.
August 04, 2015
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Mark A. Kellner
Deseret News
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Faith
The Republic of Sudan's government is expected to hold a "final hearing" for two Christian pastors Aug. 5, media reports indicate. The case, which might result in death sentences for the pair, is the latest in a series of crackdowns on Christians there.
August 04, 2015
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Mark A. Kellner
Deseret News
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Faith
As the second Catholic church opens in Abu Dhabi, leaders of the United Arab Emirates are being praise for their religious tolerance.
August 03, 2015
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Massarah Mikati
Deseret News
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Faith
Being complacent is dangerous. People can be so pleased with where they are in life that it can prevent them from attaining higher goals or being prepared for the unexpected.
August 01, 2015
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
