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Magic Mushroom Rabbi Unfazed After Arrest, Believes Psychedelics Are a Religious Right

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 3, 2022

Rabbi Ben Gorelick is currently fighting a felony drug charge in Denver.
Relating to Wrongs: Iliff School of Theology Dealing with Some Gruesome History

By Roger Green
Apr 24, 2022

The work is deeper than race, nation, ideology, religion or culture.
Trinity UMC: A Beacon for Change in the Denver Community

By Corinne Neustadter
Apr 17, 2022

Pastor Ken Brown builds bridges through religion.
A Matter of Choice: Abortion Still a Hot Topic at Regis Jesuit High School

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 29, 2022

Should teachers have been fired for allowing a pro-choice piece to be published?
Why Russell Wilson is the Most Jesus-y Bronco Since Tim Tebow

By Michael Roberts
Mar 24, 2022

Faith-wise, the Chosen One has nothing on Russ.
With Deportation Stay, Ingrid Encalada LaTorre Gets a Taste of Freedom

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Feb 6, 2022

She can now venture past the Boulder church where she's been living in sanctuary.
Regis Names Former McDonald's Exec as Interim President

By Catie Cheshire
Dec 7, 2021

Cody Teets will be the first female president; the school has been led by Jesuit priests.
Now Legal in Colorado, Natural Organic Reduction Takes the Body Back to the Land

By Catie Cheshire
Oct 26, 2021

Interested in a greener burial?
Angel of Charity Julia Greeley's Path to Possible Sainthood

By Catie Cheshire
Oct 6, 2021

Julia Greeley, a freed slave who made a life for herself doing good works in Denver, could become Colorado's first saint.
Inside Jefferson County's Mask Fight With Three Christian Schools

By Michael Roberts
Sep 22, 2021

One school claims Christian facilities have been singled out.
Archdiocese Orders Church to Remove Black Lives Matter Banner

By Catie Cheshire
Sep 17, 2021

Parishioners want to meet with the archbishop.
Should a Denver Employee With a Religious Exemption Get a $400 Vaccination Reward?

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Sep 15, 2021

What would Jesus do?
Temple Micah Honoring High Holidays by Serving Meals to Safe-Camping Site Residents

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Sep 11, 2021

Congregation members have prepared meals for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
COVID Hits Pastor/Podcaster Who Sued Over Masks in Church

By Michael Roberts
Sep 1, 2021

Bob Enyart hasn't been vaccinated for anti-abortion reasons.
Street Preacher Wins Round Against City in Suit Over Red Rocks Policy

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 10, 2021

Joseph Maldonado wants to be able to preach freely at the facility.
Reader: Jesus Never Wore Pants, and He's Identified as Male

By Westword Staff
Aug 1, 2021

And God put Adam and Eve were in the garden naked!
Skirting the Issue: Parents Pull Children From St. Pius X Over Dress Code

By Hilal Bahcetepe
Jul 30, 2021

"We work to help our kids embrace the gender God has given them."
Pillar of Fire Church Wants to Sell Its Farm, a Hot Property in Westminster

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jun 1, 2021

There are only 1,000 acres that can be developed in the suburb.
Colorado Muslims Readying for Ramadan in Year Two of COVID

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Apr 9, 2021

This year's Ramadan will be a bit less locked down.
In Sanctuary at a Boulder Church, Ingrid Encalada LaTorre Keeps the Faith

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jan 12, 2021

She's looking to D.C. for salvation.