Religion and Faith

June 29, 2012 2:00 PM

Marriage amendment divides Hibbing, a socially conservative DFL stronghold

The issue of who should be able to marry divides families, churches, towns and political parties. That's evident on the Iron Range, a socially conservative DFL stronghold where both sides hope to win -- and where feelings about the amendment run deep.

by Sasha Aslanian

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June 27, 2012 5:12 AM

Catholic teacher fired for same-sex marriage views prays for dialogue

Trish Cameron comes from a strong Catholic tradition. But after losing her job at a Catholic school for challenging the church's position on same sex-marriage, Cameron now prays for healthy dialogue on a "closed and painful" topic.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 23, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.

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June 21, 2012 9:45 AM

GOP lawmaker: Military gays issue settled

The Republican chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says allowing gays to serve openly in the military is a settled issue that he won't try to reverse even if Mitt Romney wins in November and the GOP captures the Senate.

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June 21, 2012 5:00 AM

If the end were near, what would you do?

Sources offer their thoughts on pop culture's love of the big goodbye.

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June 15, 2012 5:18 PM

Cities debate whether houses of worship belong in industrial areas

Prior Avenue is home to warehouses, a recycling plant and a Menards. But behind the rows of semi-trailers is a house of worship, Living Word Church, which moved into an abandoned print shop in 2006.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 15, 2012 10:08 AM

Muslim leaders consider legal action after mosque rejection

Muslim leaders are considering their options for legal action after the St. Anthony City Council rejected their plan to locate an Islamic place of worship in the city. ACLU staff attorney Heather Weaver discusses the federal law that protects religious organizations from discriminatory land-use regulations.

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June 14, 2012 10:42 AM

General Mills opposes marriage amendment

A company spokesman says General Mills has worked for decades to create an inclusive culture for employees and believes Minnesota should be welcoming as well.

by Martin Moylan