Religion and Faith

Chisago County board reconsiders, now supports Muslim cemetery
After pressure from the U.S. Justice Department, the siting of a Muslim cemetery may go forward in rural Chisago County. The county commissioners voted in December to deny the project.
The Muslim Legal Fund of America is hosting a law conference on Saturday in Fridley. It's the first in a series of 15 conferences that will be held around the country.
New immigration order fails to mollify MN critics
President Trump's revised policy still strikes some as a Muslim ban, not an anti-terrorist measure.
Survivor quits Pope's panel on sex abuse, citing 'shameful' resistance
Marie Collins, who was the only survivor of abuse active on the panel, said Pope Francis was sincere in establishing the panel - but that others in the Vatican have refused to cooperate.
In religious freedom debate, 2 American values clash
A showdown may be coming on the meaning of religious freedom, and LGBT advocates fear anti-discrimination protections could be weakened as a result.
In response to rising biased rhetoric, Muslims run for office
First-time candidates are seeking offices across the country. And several nonprofits are helping American Muslims get involved in the political process.