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Religion and Faith

Will Cuba meeting of pope and patriarch help heal a 1,000-year rift?

Will Cuba meeting of pope and patriarch help heal a 1,000-year rift?

The split dates from when Christianity first spread through the Roman Empire. Friday's meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill is the culmination of longstanding efforts to promote dialogue.
by Tom Gjelten

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Faith and climate change: A meteorologist's view

Faith and climate change: A meteorologist's view

Dogma, ideology and money are blocking efforts to address climate change, says Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas.

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Jim Wallis on 'America's Original Sin: Racism and White Privilege'

Jim Wallis on 'America's Original Sin: Racism and White Privilege'

Public theologian, author and political activist Jim Wallis speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis on February 4th about his new book, "America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America." He is founder and editor-in-chief of Sojourners magazine.

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Obama visits mosque in U.S. for first time during his presidency

Obama visits mosque in U.S. for first time during his presidency

The president's visit, which will also include a roundtable with Muslim community members, is intended to "reaffirm the importance of religious freedom" to life in America, the White House says.

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Obama visits mosque in U.S. for first time during his presidency

Obama visits mosque in U.S. for first time during his presidency

The president's visit, which will also include a roundtable with Muslim community members, is intended to "reaffirm the importance of religious freedom" to life in America, the White House says.

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Minnesota Muslim group gets funding for harassment cases

Minnesota Muslim group gets funding for harassment cases

The Council on American-Islamic Relations says it's received more than 30 reports of intimidation, threats, bullying and harassment of Muslims since mid-November.
by The Associated Press

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Being Muslim in Minnesota: Events stoke tension, fear among the faithful

Being Muslim in Minnesota: Events stoke tension, fear among the faithful

Terrorism fears and presidential politics have fueled a climate of uncertainty for many Muslims in communities around Minnesota, where members of the world's fastest-growing religion are a small but growing segment of the population.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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