When Jim Zeigler, the state auditor of Alabama, invoked the Bible to defend Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore against allegations that he had inappropriate contact with underage girls while single and in his 30s (which Moore has sort of denied), it signaled perhaps the final stage in the corruption of American evangelicalism. Zeigler claimed there […]
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Christians not so Christlike
I have had one of those “that’s-the-last-straw” moments. Recently, I read in a major newspaper that a group of Christian teachers wants to bring their religion into U.S. public schools. That raises the question of which Christian religion they want to bring into the schools — the one Christ taught or the one that gets […]
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Grace and peace to all faiths
As we begin this new year, we want to express gratitude for the presence of our Maine brothers and sisters of Islam among us. The depth of their spiritual beliefs and practice and the wealth of cultures that they bring to our communities have inspired and enriched us all. We are writing today because we […]
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J. Mitchell: Selling to LGBT persons
In response to Thomas Shields’ letter (May 10), I will point out that no one can buy a pork tray in a kosher deli. They don’t sell them. The big grocery stores do, however, and they will sell them to whomever wishes to buy them. If a Christian were to go to the kosher deli […]
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M. Aldrich: Jesus never condoned sin
This is in response to Langston Snodgrass’ letter concerning religious values (May 3). He wrote that Jesus did not say anything about same-gender sexual orientation. Not true. In Mark 10: 7,8, Jesus confirmed God’s definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman. Jesus also supported the teachings of the Old Testament, which […]
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L. Hoy: Spineless reaction to evil
Bernadette Meehan, National Security Council spokesperson, said in reaction to the recent butchering of Ethiopian Christians by ISIS in Libya: “While these dehumanizing acts of terror aim to test the world’s resolve — as groups throughout history have — none have the power to vanquish the powerful core of moral decency which binds humanity and […]
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T. Fallon: Preparing for death early
This is in response to the Bangor Daily News story, “On her own terms,” printed in the Sun Journal Nov. 3. We are presented much practical information today to prepare ourselves for death. We are encouraged to organize financial affairs, prepare a will and advance care directive, acquire a cemetery lot and plan a funeral. And […]