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Scientology lawyers surprisingly quiet after HBO documentary

The Church of Scientology is notoriously litigious. But in the two weeks since HBO premiered the controversial documentary “Going Clear,” there have been no legal threats from the church.

Girls accept challenge to help needy on other side of the world

Run to Save a Life 5k Run/Walk April 18 at Equestrian Park in Henderson is a project of students at Lake Mead Christian Academy to raise money for clean water for developing countries. To add to the challenge, the young organizers have added a trivia contest to test minds as well as feet.

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Even casual Las Vegas likes to dress up for Easter

While many churches have adopted a relaxed approach to clothing, many casual dressers will up their game for Easter and other special events.

Communion brings all Christians to the table

Christian denominations may disagree on many things. But just about every Christian denomination has, by one name or another and one method or another, a way to participate in the Last Supper.

Las Vegas congregation can now love the Lord in comfort

A congregation who sweated through the broiling Las Vegas summers for two years, sometimes prevented from worshiping because their Zion Holiness Last Trumpet Ministries church was just to hot, finally got a cool wish Thursday — an air conditioner.

Nevada’s ‘religious freedom’ legislation declared dead

Sponsors of the bill in Carson City say outrage and a boycott call following passage of a similar law in Indiana have dampened their desire for legislation seen by many as enabling discrimination.

 
Televangelist Robert Schuller dies at 88

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, California televangelist and founder of the television ministry “Hour of Power,” died Thursday, according to his family. He was 88 years old.

 
Indiana lawmakers to clarify anti-LGBT religious freedom bill

Republican lawmakers in Indiana pledged on Monday to clarify a religious freedom bill that was slammed by businesses and activists for sending a message of discrimination against gays after it was passed last week.

Rabbis offer tips for drawing teens into Passover Seder

It’s all in how you tell it, local rabbis say when it comes to engaging teens in the Passover Seder. The holiday dinner commemorates the Israelites’ liberation and exodus from Egypt where they were slaves. “The Passover story is still the same tale of freedom, but with stories that reflect the times,” suggests Rabbi Malcolm Cohen of Temple Sinai Las Vegas.

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