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Religion and Faith

Ross Douthat speaks at MPR Broadcast Journalist Series on American values

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.

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Lutheran Catholic Frenemies?

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.
by Sasha Aslanian

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More Minnesotans attending independent churches

More Minnesotans are attending independent churches, according to the latest U.S. Religion Census. The report showed a drop in Protestant and Catholic churchgoers.

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NYT columnist Ross Douthat on America's religious crisis

NYT columnist Ross Douthat on America's religious crisis

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat talks about the 2012 presidential campaign and why America's current crisis is mainly a religious crisis.

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Eric Metaxas on faith, Bonhoeffer

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.

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Eggs become art to celebrate life's rebirth

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.

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Migrants stage 'crucifixion' procession in Mexico

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.

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Abortion opponents hold Good Friday vigil in St. Paul

Abortion opponents hold Good Friday vigil in St. Paul

Opponents of legalized abortion are rallying outside the new headquarters of Planned Parenthood Minnesota in St. Paul. Several hundred people are attending the annual Good Friday protest today, which runs until 4 p.m.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Ojibwe author David Treuer's journey at Leech Lake

Ojibwe author David Treuer's journey at Leech Lake

David Treuer, an Ojibwe Indian from the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota, speaks at the Minneapolis Central Library as part of the Hennepin County Library's "Talk of the Stacks" series. His new book is titled, "Rez Life: An Indian's Journey Through Reservation Life."

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