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Slave Bible from the 1800s omitted key passages that could incite rebellion

Slave Bible from the 1800s omitted key passages that could incite rebellion

What's notable about this Bible is not just its rarity, but its contents, or rather the lack of certain contents -- it excludes any portion of text that might inspire liberation or revolt.
by Michel Martin

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He's Jewish, but being Santa is his calling

He's Jewish, but being Santa is his calling

Rick Rosenthal has been playing the role of Santa for almost seven years. At StoryCorps, he recalls how it all began.
by Kelly Moffitt and Cameron Jenkins

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Steven Pinker on the importance of science and reason

Steven Pinker on the importance of science and reason

Steven Pinker speaks about his newest book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."
by MPR News Staff

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NPR's 'Hanukkah Lights' and APM's 'Candles Burning Brightly'

NPR's 'Hanukkah Lights' and APM's 'Candles Burning Brightly'

Two Hanukkah specials: NPR's "Hanukkah Lights" and APM's "Candles Burning Brightly."

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Synagogue holds Hanukkah ceremony at mass shooting site

Synagogue holds Hanukkah ceremony at mass shooting site

"To me, it's a simple message: The light is the message," Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said, pointing to the menorah standing at the corner where a makeshift memorial for the 11 victims once stood.
by Associated Press

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Developing meaningful rituals for secular people

We're all familiar with the rituals surrounding religious life: weddings, funerals, holidays and baptisms. But what about rituals for secular people?
by Brandt Williams and Elizabeth Shockman

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Wisconsin man named martyr

Catholic brother from Wisconsin named martyr for his work and assassination in Central America.
by Matt Sepic and Gabriel Kwan

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This American Moment with Adam Hamilton

This American Moment with Adam Hamilton

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with pastor Adam Hamilton to continue the series, This American Moment.
by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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Muslims hope to 'wake up' at the ballot box this year

Muslims hope to 'wake up' at the ballot box this year

Though Muslims make up a small voting bloc, their votes can matter in close elections. This year, many feel a renewed sense of urgency to choose leaders that will represent them.
by Leila Fadel

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