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People, not their religion, are the force for good

Re: ‘Have a little faith in religion’ (Metro, June 19) I am grateful for the charitable work done by religious [...]

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Tagged good works, letters to the editor, Metro, religion, voices | Reply

Don’t need religion to be good

Re: ‘Have a little faith in religion’ (Metro, June 19) The comments of letter writers Annie Ferris and Linda Whittaker [...]

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Tagged faith, letters to the editor, Metro, myth, religion | Reply
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Police: Man threatened to kill mother for ‘poisoning’ him with pork

A man allegedly threatened his mother and her boyfriend with a kitchen knife after he thought they served him a pork dinner contrary to his Muslim beliefs.

Posted in Local
Tagged arrest, assault, bizarre, crime, elk county, kitchen knife, pork, religion, stabbing | Reply

Religion isn’t the cause of war

Re: ‘What’s faith done for anyone?’ (Metro, June 18) I disagree with letter writer Amanda Canetti’s assertion that the “root [...]

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Tagged faith, letters to the editor, Metro, religion, war | Reply

Have a little faith in religion

Re: ‘What’s faith done for anyone?’ (Metro, June 18) Letter writer Amanda Canetti asks a good question. What good is [...]

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Tagged evil, faith, good, letters to the editor, Metro, religion, war | Reply

What’s faith ever done for anyone, anyway?

Re: ‘Show a little effing respect’ (Metro, June 14-16) I’m writing this in response to letter writer Kim Santoro. People [...]

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Tagged letters to the editor, Metro, religion, sensitivity, war | Reply
The statue of a scout stands in the entrance to Boy Scouts of America headquarters in Irving, Texas, February 5, 2013. REUTERS/Tim Sharp

Southern Baptists condemn Boy Scouts policy on gays

The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to voice opposition to the Boy Scouts of America decision to admit gay members, saying that homosexual conduct is contrary to a scout’s oath to do his duty to God.

Posted in National, News
Tagged Boy Scouts, gays, God, homophobia, homosexuality, homosexuals, religion, scouting, Southern Baptist, ungodly
Metro Boston's cover in January 2012 prior to the Patriots-Broncos playoff game.

Playing the Field: The significance of Tim Tebow choosing No. 5

Playing the Field: The significance of Tim Tebow choosing No. 5

Posted in NFL, Sports
Tagged 15, 5, Bible, Bill Belichick, devil, five, hell, jersey, meaning, No. 5, number, number 5, Patriots, PTF, redemption, religion, tim tebow, tom brady | Reply
Herbert and Catherine Schaible. File Photos

Murder charge for Schaibles, who prayed over baby who died

Herbert and Catherine Schaible, the Northeast Philadelphia couple who prayed over their 7-month-old old baby Brandon last month instead of [...]

Posted in Local
Tagged Bacterial pneumonia, Catherine Schaible, crime, death, district attorney, doctor, Herbert Schaible, Joanne Pescatore, murder, Pray, religion, seth williams | Reply
Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley arrives at St. Peter's Basilica on March 6, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Cardinal O’Malley boycotting Boston College graduation over abortion controversy

Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley has said he will not attend tomorrow’s graduation ceremony at Boston College to protest the school’s choice in speakers.

Posted in International, Local, News
Tagged abortion, Boston, Boston College, Catholic, graduation, Ireland, religion | 1 Reply
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