Religion and Faith

April 2, 2015 8:42 AM

Indiana, Arkansas struggle with changes to 'religious freedom' laws

The states, which both passed legislation that critics say would allow businesses to discriminate against LGBT customers, have been forced to backtrack following protests.

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April 1, 2015 4:21 PM

Judge allows claims against New Ulm diocese

Three people who say they were sexually abused by priests can proceed with "public nuisance" claims against the Diocese of New Ulm in southern Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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April 1, 2015 1:49 PM

Madison, Wis. council votes to ban discrimination against atheism

In what is believed to be a first in the United States, the common council of Madison, Wis., has voted to amend the city's equal opportunities ordinance "to add nonreligion as a protected class."

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April 1, 2015 1:09 PM

What Indiana, Arkansas religious freedom laws really mean

Listen to our discussion about what these religious freedom laws say, how they are legally interpreted and what it means in our political landscape.

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March 31, 2015 1:45 PM

Westminster Town Hall Forum: Amy-Jill Levine

Vanderbilt University religious studies professor Amy-Jill Levine speaks about what she calls the "four teachings from Jesus that everybody gets wrong." A live broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum from Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis.

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March 30, 2015 1:41 PM

Gary Eichten's guests on science vs. religion

Are both science and religion necessary to understand the human experience? Kenneth Miller of Brown University and Noreen Herzfeld of St. John's University discuss religion, science and public policy. From the "On Campus with Gary Eichten" series at St. John's.

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March 26, 2015 5:13 PM

Bill allowing faith-based objection to autopsies advances

Some Indians and others say autopsies offend their religious views.

by The Associated Press

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March 26, 2015 1:08 PM

Indiana's governor signs 'religious freedom' bill

Indiana business owners who object to same-sex couples will now have a legal right to deny them services.

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March 21, 2015 6:07 PM

Pope accepts resignation of cardinal accused of sexual misconduct

Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien will lose the "rights and privileges" of his clerical office but be allowed to retain his title.

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March 17, 2015 7:32 PM

Presbyterians vote to allow same-sex weddings

The denomination is now the largest Protestant group to recognize gay marriage everywhere.

by The Associated Press

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