Religion and Faith

The rise in nondenominational churches
"If the nation's independent and nondenominational churches were combined into a single group they would represent the third largest cluster of congregations in the country," says a new study of religion.
Tanya Luhrmann on "When God Talks Back"
Stanford anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann was intrigued by recent polls showing that more Americans are experiencing a personal relationship with God. Her new book examines what that relationship looks like.
Ross Douthat speaks at MPR Broadcast Journalist Series on American values
The youngest person to have his own opinion column at the New York Times is out with a new book, "Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics." Douthat argues that America's current state of economic, political and social crisis is at heart a religious crisis.
Lutheran Catholic Frenemies?
The Archbishop cancels his appearance at the Minneapolis Lutheran Bishop's installation, recalling an earlier chapter of Catholic-Lutheran relations apparently getting too friendly.
More Minnesotans are attending independent churches, according to the latest U.S. Religion Census. The report showed a drop in Protestant and Catholic churchgoers.
Eric Metaxas on faith, Bonhoeffer
When cultural commentator Eric Metaxas spoke at this year's Presidential Prayer Breakfast, he decried "phony religion." He'll discuss his views on faith, politics and what it means to live like a true Christian.
Eggs become art to celebrate life's rebirth
It all starts with the egg. In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter's end. So it's no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.
Migrants stage 'crucifixion' procession in Mexico
Dozens of Central American migrants staged a mock crucifixion of one of their colleagues Friday to illustrate the dangers and suffering they face in southern Mexico.