It’s that time of year when most of my clergy don’t want to talk to me. We haven’t fallen out, it’s just their diaries are packed with carol services, nativity plays, concerts, crib blessings and ...

For Christmas this newspaper reached out to faith groups across Butte County asking two questions: 1. What is the meaning of Christmas? 2. What message — especially in light of wars and recent ...

Despite a decline in the percentage of Americans identifying as Christian, the majority still celebrate Christmas. Religious leaders say the holiday's core message remains relevant, focusing on God's ...

One of my hobbies is astronomy. When I retired from higher education in 2012, my wife bought me a telescope. Studying the stars and the planets is breathtaking. But beyond my amateurish investigations ...