Religion and Faith

June 29, 2015 4:10 PM

A Beautiful World: Altruism can change your life

Buddhist monk and cell biologist Matthieu Ricard's study shows how compassionate meditation and focusing on the well-being of others can physically alter your mind, as well as the world.

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June 29, 2015 3:15 PM

Investigators probe fires at 6 black churches in 5 southern states

All of the fires have taken place in the week-and-a-half since nine people were killed at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.

by Sam Sanders and Will Huntsberry

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June 26, 2015 2:59 PM

Obama delivers eulogy at funeral for slain Charleston pastor

The president, who led those mourners in a rendition of "Amazing Grace," said the alleged killer failed in his effort to "terrorize and oppress."

by Scott Neuman

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June 26, 2015 9:06 AM

Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states

In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said the 14th Amendment requires states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. "The history of marriage is one of both continuity and change," the court wrote in its opinion.

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June 25, 2015 8:34 AM

Funerals begin for those slain at Emanuel AME Church

The Rev. Sharonda Singleton, 45, and Ethel Lance, 71, were integral members of the Charleston, S.C., church.

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June 24, 2015 4:38 PM

Charges may let archdiocese insurers avoid abuse payout

Archdiocese officials are concerned criminal charges might compromise insurance coverage for clergy sex abuse by bolstering insurers' arguments for denying claims.

by Martin Moylan

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June 24, 2015 3:34 PM

MN faith leaders: Whites must help blacks battle racism

"The only way to combat white supremacy is for whites to say it exists and we will help you fight against it," the Rev. Nazim Fakir tells MPR News' Tom Weber.

by Jon Collins

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June 24, 2015 11:55 AM

As S.C. honors church victims, Alabama lowers its flags

Around the nation, politicians and civil rights activists are calling for the removal of the historic but divisive Confederate flag.

by The Associated Press

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June 23, 2015 6:55 PM

Twin Cities women join Obama for Iftar dinner

Harvard-bound Munira Khalif, who graduated this spring from Mounds Park Academy, and St. Paul police officer Kadra Mohamed were invited to sit at the president's table.

by Laura Yuen