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Religion and Faith

ND religion amendment fails

North Dakota's Roman Catholic churches and the North Dakota Family Alliance worked to put the measure on Tuesday's primary ballot.

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The Week in Commentary

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

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Religious leaders unite to oppose marriage amendment

Religious leaders unite to oppose marriage amendment

About 120 religious leaders of different faiths today announced the formation of Clergy United for All Families, which will work to defeat the marriage amendment on the November ballot.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Monocultural churches still the norm in diverse US society

Monocultural churches still the norm in diverse US society

Ethnic diversity is shaping Minnesota's culture in many ways, and there's a small but growing movement in the United States to make Sunday morning church services more culturally diverse. However, the vast majority of the nation's religious services remain monocultural, with just one language, race or ethnic group represented.
by Nikki Tundel

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Marriage amendment mobilizes faithful on both sides

Marriage amendment mobilizes faithful on both sides

More than a hundred religious leaders who oppose Minnesota's proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage will gather at a faith summit today in Minneapolis.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Ray Bradbury speaking about the mysteries of life

Ray Bradbury speaking about the mysteries of life

Legendary American author Ray Bradbury died June 5, 2012, at the age of 91. Back in 2000 he was the featured speaker in Minnetonka at the Pen Pals Lecture Series. He spoke about the greatest influences on his life and career of more than seven decades, and gave this insightful and entertaining speech apparently without notes.

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Somali workers protest new dress code

A new dress code at a southern Minnesota company prompted some Somali workers to walk off the job because it conflicts with their religious beliefs.

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Those who oppose assisted suicide depend on illusions

Those who oppose assisted suicide depend on illusions

They are not protecting vulnerable people, but are keeping from themselves an uncomfortable truth.

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American nuns' group to challenge Vatican censure

American nuns' group to challenge Vatican censure

A U.S. nuns group will challenge a stinging Vatican report.

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