Religion and Faith

November 16, 2011 5:00 AM

Q: Where would you not expect evolution to be controversial? A: The Galapagos

A professor from Minnesota is surprised to find a creationist foothold in the islands made famous by Charles Darwin.

by Sehoya Cotner

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November 5, 2011 6:20 PM

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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November 3, 2011 9:07 AM

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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October 17, 2011 12:00 AM

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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October 12, 2011 4:00 AM

Vatican sides with Archbishop on merging parishes

The merger of several Roman Catholic parishes in the Twin Cities will go forward, despite objections by some members of the congregation. The Vatican has rejected their appeals.

by Sasha Aslanian

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October 8, 2011 11:56 AM

Perry backer: Romney in a 'cult,' not a Christian

The pastor who introduced Texas Gov. Rick Perry at a conservative gathering Friday said rival presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not a Christian and is in a cult because he is a Mormon.