Religion and Faith

October 23, 2014 11:53 AM

Documents contradict Nienstedt testimony on priest's sexual assault

Archbishop John Nienstedt gave a false statement under oath about his knowledge of the Rev. Gilbert Gustafson's conviction for sexually assaulting a child, letters obtained by MPR News show.

by Madeleine Baran

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October 21, 2014 1:05 PM

What does being 'spiritual but not religious' really mean?

It's a phrase you hear more and more these days: In 2012, a Pew Foundation survey on religion found that almost 20 percent of Americans placed themselves in the category.

by Adam Frank

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October 21, 2014 6:26 AM

Reza Aslan on the nature of Islam, religious identity

Reza Aslan joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the importance of religion in identity.

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October 20, 2014 3:00 PM

Sam Harris on meditation, consciousness theories in 'Waking Up'

While Harris is an atheist and critic of religion, he does believe in spirituality and mindfulness.

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October 19, 2014 4:00 PM

At U of M, Muslim students struggle to stick to religious diet

Muslim University of Minnesota students say an area with a dearth of halal-certified food has complicated eating on campus and, at times, isolated the community.

by Marion Renault

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October 19, 2014 3:00 PM

Vatican synod ends with no consensus on gays

Dennis Coday, editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins us to talk about what came out of the synod, and what it says about the future of the Catholic church.

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October 18, 2014 3:45 PM

Vatican bishops scrap opening to gays, divorced members

The move is seen as a sign of deep division in the ranks of the bishops.

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October 14, 2014 7:33 AM

Vatican report expresses more tolerance for gays, unmarried couples

While the report embraces Pope Francis's call for a more merciful church, it does not reflect any change regarding the church's official stances on homosexual acts.

by Chris Hopkins

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October 13, 2014 8:40 AM

Priest sex abuse lawsuit settlement reached in Twin Cities, Winona

The settlement will include an agreement for how church officials will handle future allegations of abuse, according to a source with knowledge of the announcement.

by Madeleine Baran