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What makes us moral?

What makes us moral?

A Chautauqua Lecture series this week features theologians, ethicists and Nobel winners. Today on Midday, Rev. Gene Robinson, Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire.

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IRS closes inquiry into pastor's McCain endorsement

The Internal Revenue Service has told a pastor in Warroad, Minn. it's closed an inquiry into complaints that he was preaching politics from the pulpit in violation of federal tax law.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks about morality

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks about morality

Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at the Chautauqua Lecture Series in New York about what makes us moral.

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Moving toward peace in the Middle East

Moving toward peace in the Middle East

At this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, Ambassador Michael Oren of Israel and Ambassador Imad Moustapha of Syria discussed the relationship between the U.S. and their countries, and the chances for peace in their region.

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Advocates for abuse victims protest seminary reunion

A group of advocates for victims of sexual abuse by clergy is holding a protest outside a weekend reunion at a former seminary of the Catholic order of Crosiers in Onamia.

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Fireworks pulled after complaint from Muslim group

A Wisconsin fireworks store has yanked a brand off its shelves after complaints from a Minnesota Muslim group.

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Commentary: Black water and Michael Jackson

The memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson has tentatively been set for Tuesday, July 7. Like many people, commentator Gordon Stewart heard the news last week while driving in the car.

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Minnesota's largest Hindu temple gets grand ceremony

Minnesota's largest Hindu temple gets grand ceremony

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Maple Grove this weekend for the grand opening of the Hindu Temple of Minnesota.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Slideshow: Hindu Temple of Minnesota

Slideshow: Hindu Temple of Minnesota

At 43,000 square feet, The Hindu Temple of Minnesota the largest Hindu Temple in the state, and one of the largest in the whole country.

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Novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon creates a shifting Gothic world

Novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon creates a shifting Gothic world

Best-selling novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon says he set out to recreate the storytelling of the great Victorian writers while including modern sensibilities.
by Euan Kerr

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