Religion and Faith

St. Kate's students protest ban on political speakers
About two dozen students at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul protested the school's decision to deny political speakers a chance to appear on campus.
MIA exhibit showcases modern art from India
We've all heard about India as a burgeoning economic power, but what do we really know about its people and its culture? This weekend the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is opening an exhibition of photography and video from the fast-developing country.
The argument for long life
In a speech at the Chautauqua Institution this summer, Art Caplan, one of the country's leading bioethicists tried to answer the question: "Is it immoral to want to live longer, be smarter and look better?"
Somali workers resolve language issue with Macy's
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says complaints by Somali employees at an Edina Macy's over whether they can speak their native language at work have been resolved.
Warroad pastor endorses McCain, testing IRS rules
A pastor in Warroad, Minn., is among more than two dozen around the nation who are testing the prohibition against preaching politics from the pulpit.
Russian religous icons that survived a revolution
Ornate religious icons never before seen in the United States are now on display at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis.
Vatican Splendors come to Minnesota
Minnesotans have a chance to see more than 200 treasures from the Vatican in Rome.
Kathleen Norris investigates noonday demon
There's a spiritual relative of depression that few understand or have explored. Writer Kathleen Norris talks about how the condition, known as acedia, has intersected with her life, and why the monastic life may hold the key to understanding the condition.
Law professor Tom Berg talks about religion and the law
Two developments this week are sending mixed messages to workers who are looking for religious accomodation in the work place. Tom Crann talked with St. Thomas law professor Tom Berg for some background on religion and law.