Religion and Faith

Religious Tolerance and Pluralism at Home and Abroad
There are striking differences in tolerance and religious pluralism in countries around the globe. What are the historical and current challenges faced by America and other countries? William Antholis spoke April 23, 2014 at a University of Minnesota Humphrey School event.
Southern Baptist leaders seek softer approach on homosexuality
For an organization that has previously used opposition to gay marriage as a rallying point, statements here from church leaders, like Kevin Smith of Kentucky, shocked an auditorium of pastors into silence. "If you spent 20 years and you've never said anything about divorce in the church culture, then shut up about gay marriage," Smith said.
Al-Shabab recruiting video shows a fake Minnesota airline boarding pass
Extremist group al-Shabaab released a video in English this week that calls for supporters to carry out a "lone-wolf mission" of terrorism or travel to Somalia to join the terrorist group. The video closes with a mock-up of an airplane boarding pass showing Minnesota as the point of origin and the slogan, "Next flight to Mogadishu the only one missing is you."