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What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, which is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal and the diaspora.

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Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.
by Jason DeRose

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The allure of spiritual life draws more Minnesotans to Islam

The allure of spiritual life draws more Minnesotans to Islam

As a whole, many Americans are leaving religious life behind. However, there is a surge of new and lapsed Muslims giving spirituality a second chance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota Muslims prepare for Ramadan during tense, emotional time

Minnesota Muslims prepare for Ramadan during tense, emotional time

The start of Ramadan signifies the beginning of deep, introspective prayer and private devotion to God through the month-long act of strict fasting, without water or food. While many Minnesota Muslims will be able to break their fast each night, for those in Gaza — they have been without food, water and shelter to pray in for months.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Faith in Minnesota: who are religious ‘nones’?

Faith in Minnesota: who are religious ‘nones’?

Twenty-eight percent of Americans check the box “none” when asked about their religious affiliation. In this new series, we'll talk to faith leaders across the state about what people are turning to instead of religious life.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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