Religion and Faith

February 10, 2012 6:00 PM

Minnesota groups watch and wait on Obama's health policy compromise

Minnesota health plans and religious groups are taking a wait-and-see approach after the Obama administration announced a compromise aimed at stemming the backlash to a controversial health policy.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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February 9, 2012 12:50 PM

Video: On Being live chat with Kevin Kling

Join On Being's live video stream as Krista Tippett interviews great American humorist Kevin Kling about confronting and embracing physical challenges, thoughts on mortality and the importance of humor in a spiritual life, and the will to create rather than despair.

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February 4, 2012 4:45 PM

Woman wants $42,000 restitution from St. Paul priest

A woman who accused a former St. Paul priest of inappropriate sexual conduct wants him to pay $42,000 in restitution. A jury convicted Christopher Wenthe of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Nov. 15 for having sex with the female parishioner at Nativity of Our Lord in 2003 when she sought spiritual counseling.

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January 31, 2012 4:00 AM

Anderson campaigns to publish names of alleged abusive priests

For at least the last 10 years, Catholic dioceses across the country have created lists of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct. None of the six dioceses in Minnesota have yet published the names of the priests credibly accused. But some want that to change.

by Conrad Wilson

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January 25, 2012 5:00 AM

How can my identity be a source of worry?

An aunt "worried" that her nephew might be gay. Her phone call sparked a family uproar.

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January 16, 2012 7:01 AM

Scholar says we must move beyond celebrations to honor King

Penn State professor Kirt Wilson says we need more deliberative, policy-oriented discussions about race.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 12, 2012 12:00 AM

"No Jews Allowed"

Midday presents "No Jews Allowed," an MPR documentary originally aired in 1992 that explores the anti-Semitism that was prevalent in Minneapolis in the 1930s and 1940s. Later in the hour historian Hy Berman reflects on that dark chapter of history and how the Twin Cities have changed over time for minorities.

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January 9, 2012 4:00 AM

Minn. Supreme Court to determine validity of repressed memory in sex abuse case

The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear a case Monday to determine if repressed memories can be used in a church sexual abuse lawsuit. If the case moves forward, the decision could lead to more sexual abuse lawsuits going to trial.

by Conrad Wilson