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Hospital: Billy Graham, 93, continues to improve

Hospital: Billy Graham, 93, continues to improve

Hospital officials say the Rev. Billy Graham is continuing his "successful" treatment for pneumonia. Graham served as president of Northwestern College in Roseville from 1948 to 1952.

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St. Cloud church plans session about ex-deacon abuse

Catholic officials in St. Cloud will hold a listening session this weekend to address allegations that a former deacon sexually abused at least two boys some 40 years ago.

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Leader of fatal Arizona sweat lodge settles lawsuits with victims' families

Leader of fatal Arizona sweat lodge settles lawsuits with victims' families

A self-help author imprisoned for the deaths of three people, including one Minnesotan, following an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony settled civil lawsuits with the victims' families for more than $3 million, according to court documents.

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Would the world be better off without religion?

Would the world be better off without religion?

Midday presents an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on religion. Does it breed intolerance, violence, and the promotion of medieval ideas? Or has it been a source for good, encouraging morality and ethical behavior? Four debaters square off on the subject.

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The Bible, re-examined

The Bible, re-examined

Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong has spent years forging a view of the Christian faith that challenges the beliefs and politics of traditional doctrines. In his new book he argues for a far-less rigid interpretation, and deeper understanding, of the Bible.

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Minn. Catholics discuss role, position in political debate

The role of the Catholic Church in the public sphere has become an issue lately as the state debates a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage.
by Rupa Shenoy

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The rise of religious conflict around the world

The rise of religious conflict around the world

Midday presents a documentary from America Abroad Media, "The Politics of Faith: The Role of Religion in Divided Societies." It looks at how religion is becoming a major source of tension between many societies around the world. Nearly a third of the world's population faces some type of religious persecution including imprisonment, torture, and death.

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The origins of ethics

We apply principles of ethics to all areas of life, from law to medicine to everyday behavior. But where do our ideas about ethics come from, and who decides what's ethical and what isn't? Originally broadcast June 15, 2011.

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