Religion and Faith

February 28, 2024 11:32 AM

Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states

A new survey maps out support for Christian nationalist views state by state. Those views found most favor in conservative rural states such as Alabama and West Virginia.

by Lisa Hagen

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February 21, 2024 1:31 PM

St. Cloud woman finds her authentic self through her Ojibwe and Muslim beliefs

Ojibwe and Muslim beliefs might seem like opposites, but there are more connections than you might think.

by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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February 20, 2024 2:49 PM

Israel ponders restricting access to one of Islam's holiest sites for Ramadan

The proposal comes at a time when the war between Israel and Hamas has put Palestinians and Israelis on edge.

by D. Parvaz

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February 20, 2024 12:06 PM

Twin Cities musician ‘meditates’ to the beat of his own drum

Musician and Zen Buddhist priest Marc Anderson shares how his two practices intersect in his life.

by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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February 16, 2024 11:41 AM

Memorable moments with women of faith

Big Books and Bold Ideas looks back at memorable conversations with women who practice and share their faith through different denominations and in different ways.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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February 14, 2024 10:26 AM

St. Louis Park schools will allow families to opt out of LGBTQ+ books

St. Louis Park Public Schools will allow opt-outs for families who don’t want their children to read books with LGBTQ+ characters after six Somali Muslim families threatened to sue the district.

by Becky Z. Dernbach

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February 14, 2024 6:05 AM

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision. It’s Valentine’s Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and friendship, and critics who deride its commercialization. But it also happens to be Ash Wednesday, the solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Christianity’s most penitent season.

by The Associated Press

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February 13, 2024 9:41 AM

Large majorities of Americans say antisemitism is a serious problem

A report from the American Jewish Committee finds that 94 percent of American Jews say antisemitism is a "very serious" or "somewhat serious" problem in the U.S. That's up significantly from a year ago.

by Jason DeRose

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February 6, 2024 10:44 AM

Michigan city ramps up security after 'WSJ' op-ed calls it 'America's jihad capital'

The fallout from a Wall Street Journal op-ed has led the Mayor of Dearborn, Mich., to increase police presence. Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out, there's been an uptick in hate crimes.

by Diba Mohtasham