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Religion and Faith

Jewish, Muslim congregations to participate in joint events

The conflict between Jews and Muslims in the Middle East has often caused tension between people of the two different faiths living in other parts of the world.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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America Abroad: Promoting International Religious Liberty

America Abroad: Promoting International Religious Liberty

A new documentary from America Abroad looks at the United States' efforts to promote religious liberty around the world.

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Minn. minister installed today in top national post

Minn. minister installed today in top national post

The director of the Minnesota Council of Churches will become president of the National Council of Churches in a ceremony Thursday evening.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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What is justice?

Michael Sandel takes the abstract notion of justice and applies it to the debates over Wall Street pay raises, appropriate punishment for crimes, and whether lives should be sacrificed during a terrorist attack.

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Theologian Harvey Cox at the Westminster Town Hall Forum

Theologian Harvey Cox at the Westminster Town Hall Forum

Harvey Cox, Jr., a Baptist minister and retired Harvard University professor, speaks live at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis. Cox is the author of the new book, "The Future of Faith."

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Peace puppets get to the heart of theater's mission

Peace puppets get to the heart of theater's mission

The story of a simple monk trying to promote peace during the Vietnam war might seem an unlikely subject for a puppet show. Yet the performers in "A Path Home" at the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater say in many ways their show gets to the very roots of what they do as an organization.
by Euan Kerr

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Unlearning the things that used to be obvious

Unlearning the things that used to be obvious

A retired Lutheran bishop compares the evolution of his views on sexuality to the church's changing attitudes toward astronomy.
by Lowell O. Erdahl

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Minnesota Episcopalians select new bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota says the Rev. Brian Prior has been elected its next bishop.

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Harold Kushner offers advice on conquering fear

Harold Kushner offers advice on conquering fear

Rabbi Harold Kushner, Rabbi Laureate of Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts, speaks about his new book, "Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World."

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U of M apologizes for mascot's mockery of Penn State player's prayer

The University of Minnesota is apologizing after its Goldy Gopher mascot poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying before last week's game.

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