Religion

Christianity becomes a driving force in adoptions

MARK BARNA

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Dinner at the Hassoldts' Colorado Springs home resembles a spirited children's party at the United Nations. Nine-year-old Kiana, born in China, and 8-year-old Landon, born in South Korea, talk quietly with each other while 7-year-old Garett, born in... Full story

3 million and counting: Focus' visitors center celebrates a milestone

MARK BARNA

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The Wiersma family of Westminster stopped by the Focus on the Family Visitors Center on Wednesday, and got a warm welcome.A really warm welcome. After the family signed in, Focus employees -- including president and CEO Jim Daly - streamed toward them... Full story

Groups to make another try for 'personhood' measure

MARK BARNA

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Two anti-abortion groups, Colorado Right to Life and Personhood USA, will submit a new "personhood" initiative to the Colorado Legislative Council on Thursday in hopes of getting a measure on the 2010 state ballot. Colorado voters soundly defeated a... Full story

THE PULPIT: Couple seek successors, not attention

MARK BARNA

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People react differently when it comes to publicity about their good deeds. Some want attention for almost every unselfish act they perform. Others, while not seeking publicity, are happy to receive the accolades. And then there are those who want no... Full story

Former Muslim discusses Islam

MARK BARNA

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A man who says he was a Muslim terrorist before converting to Christianity will speak of what he sees as the problems of Islam at 10 a.m. today during a service at Christ Church of Colorado Springs, 2188 Executive Circle. Born into a Sunni Muslim family... Full story

RELIGION CALENDAR: 'Of Thee I Sing' patriotic concert

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Music/Drama Friday "Of Thee I Sing" patriotic concert - With the Sanctuary Choir, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou St., $5; 884-6144 or www.first-pres.org. Events are free unless noted. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday. Items about regular... Full story

Fort Carson leader works to foster better understanding of Islam

MARK BARNA

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Representatives of the Islamic Society of Colorado Springs met Thursday with Fort Carson military leaders at the Army base to discuss ways to improve cultural awareness and an understanding of Islam among deploying soldiers. Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond,... Full story

Bible tour that stopped in Springs ends on successful note

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CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- After a 22,000 mile, nine-month journey that included a stop in Colorado Springs, a religious publisher in Michigan has assembled a handwritten copy of the Christian Bible, penned by 31,173 people from 40 states. Zondervan... Full story

Sponsors of needy children help Springs ministry reach milestone

MARK BARNA

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If 1 million children stood hand to hand along a highway, the line would stretch 753 miles. To speak the names of 1 million children, it would take 23 days. In other words, 1 million children is a lot. On June 12, Colorado Springs-based Compassion International,... Full story

Speaker has devoted life to researching in-home worship groups

MARK BARNA

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Bill Bremer was a churchgoer who got tired of the churches he attended. They were too big, too focused on tithing, too impersonal. So about 30 years ago, he gave up traditional churches to become part of an in-home worship group. There is no designated... Full story

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