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Atheists start PAC to elect nonreligious candidates

Americans who count themselves among atheists, agnostics or those of no definite religious affiliation have launched a new political action committee to support the election of like-minded lawmakers.

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St. Cloud planners OK scaled-back mosque project

St. Cloud planners OK scaled-back mosque project

The plan to build an Islamic Center is going forward in St. Cloud but the planning commission there only signed off on a limited version of the development.
by Jennifer Ehrlich

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A look at the Emergent Church movement

A look at the Emergent Church movement

The movement, organized with the help of a Twin Cities pastor, is being called one of three "channels the adversary is using to bring America down," according to an upcoming Values Voter Summit

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Reza Aslan calls Jesus 'most interesting person who ever lived'

Reza Aslan calls Jesus 'most interesting person who ever lived'

Author of "Zealot" says his role is to put figure of faith in a historical context.

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Photos: Faith at the fair

Photos: Faith at the fair

From Sunday morning church services to icons of Jesus, examples of Christianity abound on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
by Nikki Tundel

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Churches changing bylaws after same-sex marriage ruling

Churches changing bylaws after same-sex marriage ruling

Worried they could be sued by gay couples, some churches are changing their bylaws to reflect their view that the Bible allows only marriage between one man and one woman. Although there have been lawsuits against wedding industry businesses that refuse to serve gay couples, attorneys promoting the bylaw changes say they don't know of any lawsuits against churches.

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US-born Jains make ascetic faith fit modern life

US-born Jains make ascetic faith fit modern life

Younger Jains who resist the elaborate rituals of their parents, which include meditating 48 minutes a day and presenting statues of idols with flowers, rice and a saffron-and-sandalwood paste, are trying to reinterpret the traditions of their religion for 21st-century American life.

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Maps: Location of proposed St. Cloud mosque

The Islamic Center of St. Cloud wants to build new mosque, religious school, offices, retail and restaurant space on a 9.5 acre site in a residential area off Clearwater Road.

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Mosque proposal in St. Cloud tabled after hearing

Mosque proposal in St. Cloud tabled after hearing

The Islamic Center of St. Cloud's proposal would include a new mosque, religious school, offices, retail and restaurant space on a nine-and-a-half acre site in a residential area off Clearwater Road.
by Jon Collins

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Planned St. Cloud mosque faces opposition

Planned St. Cloud mosque faces opposition

Members of St. Cloud's planning commission will hear testimony today on a proposed mosque, school and retail complex that's facing some opposition from neighbors in a quiet, residential part of the city.
by Jon Collins

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