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Religion and Faith

The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

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

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Pro gay rights pastor may lose church

A Minnesota pastor who watched most of his congregation leave after he voiced his support for gay marriage is now at risk of losing his church, unless he can collect enough donations to keep the doors open.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

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The Week in Commentary

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Why the definition of marriage matters

Why the definition of marriage matters

A traditional marriage cannot stand side by side with a same-sex marriage.

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Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

A group of 80 former Catholic priests on Thursday announced their opposition to the constitutional marriage amendment. Also coming forward to oppose the amendment were three retired priests who are still part of the church.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child

The Legion of Christ religious order was hit by the second scandal in a week with the admission Tuesday that its most well-known priest, a prominent author, lecturer and television personality, had fathered a child.

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Friday Roundtable: Local faith leaders

Friday Roundtable: Local faith leaders

Three faith leaders talk about the role of faith in public life in this roundtable discussion.

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Atheism in America

Atheism in America

We've been looking at issues pertaining to faith and public life this week, but today we are going to look at issues surrounding a lack of faith. What are the major issues facing non-believers, and where do they fit in a society of theists?

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