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Religion and Faith

'Shame keeps so many victims silent': MN clergy abuse victim speaks out

'Shame keeps so many victims silent': MN clergy abuse victim speaks out

As a Minneapolis bankruptcy court judge prepares to hear arguments today over competing reorganization plans for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, one clergy abuse victim is going public with his story.
by Martin Moylan

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Fate of historic church divides parish members in central Minnesota town

Fate of historic church divides parish members in central Minnesota town

The church has stood empty for 18 months since the interior was heavily damaged in an arson fire, while members debate whether to restore the church or build a new one.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Being Muslim and American in 2017

Aspen Ideas Festival: Being Muslim and American in 2017

Insights into the varied experiences of Muslims in America, from a son of Afghani refugees who works for the Department of Homeland Security, and the daughter of Pakistani immigrants who founded an organization called Safe Nation Collaborative.
by MPR News Staff

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Muslims concerned as FBI avoids 'terrorism' label for mosque bombing

Muslims concerned as FBI avoids 'terrorism' label for mosque bombing

The FBI and other law enforcement agencies haven't described Saturday's mosque bombing as terrorism. Some say there's a double standard at play.
by Laura Yuen

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'Come see who we are': Community members urge hope after Islamic center blast

'Come see who we are': Community members urge hope after Islamic center blast

The FBI continues to investigate a weekend explosion that heavily damaged an office at Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center. Gov. Mark Dayton visited the Bloomington mosque Sunday and called the incident an "act of terrorism."
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Bankrupt archdiocese files objections to creditors' reorganization plan

The bankrupt Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says the latest reorganization plan proposed for the church by creditors would strip it of all assets required to pursue the church's mission.
by Martin Moylan

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Islamic cemetery vandalized in rural Dakota Co.

Islamic cemetery vandalized in rural Dakota Co.

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says vandals recently entered the Al Maghfirah cemetery in Castle Rock Township and spray-painted profanities and swastikas.
by The Associated Press

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A demagogue, a massacre and the 'Road to Jonestown'

A demagogue, a massacre and the 'Road to Jonestown'

A new book details the life, ministry and followers of Jim Jones. A journey that led to the massacre of over 900 in Guyana nearly 40 years ago.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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'How to be Muslim: An American Story'

MPR News host Kerri Miller talked to author Haroon Moghul about his new memoir, "How to be Muslim: An American Story."
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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