Religion and Faith

November 6, 2014 12:02 PM

Chicago archdiocese releases more priest sexual abuse records

The move comes months after the Archdiocese of Chicago first released documents that showed it had concealed the sexual abuse of children by priests for decades.

by The Associated Press

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October 31, 2014 12:00 AM

Salem witch trials a turning point for freedom of speech

Author Emerson Baker says the trials were a turning point for freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech in America.

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October 28, 2014 3:18 PM

Pope says God not 'a magician, with a magic wand'

In a move that could be aimed at healing a rift between science and religion, Pope Francis has said that evolution and the Big Bang are consistent with the notion of a creator.

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October 27, 2014 6:51 PM

Documents cast new doubt on Nienstedt testimony about abusive priest

The archbishop claimed under oath in April that he only recently learned of the Rev. Gilbert Gustafson's child sex abuse conviction. Newly released documents show church officials repeatedly reminded Nienstedt of the priest's criminal past.

by Madeleine Baran

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October 24, 2014 10:10 AM

Minnesota atheists sue over right to perform marriages

They want the same rights as mainstream churches, Hindu associations and the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

by Jon Collins

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October 23, 2014 6:19 PM

Archdiocese releases four new names of priests accused of abuse

Nienstedt said the men on the list released today "have substantiated claims against them of sexually abusing a minor while they were assigned as priests."

by Madeleine Baran

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October 23, 2014 11:53 AM

Documents contradict Nienstedt testimony on priest's sexual assault

Archbishop John Nienstedt gave a false statement under oath about his knowledge of the Rev. Gilbert Gustafson's conviction for sexually assaulting a child, letters obtained by MPR News show.

by Madeleine Baran

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October 21, 2014 1:05 PM

What does being 'spiritual but not religious' really mean?

It's a phrase you hear more and more these days: In 2012, a Pew Foundation survey on religion found that almost 20 percent of Americans placed themselves in the category.

by Adam Frank

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October 21, 2014 6:26 AM

Reza Aslan on the nature of Islam, religious identity

Reza Aslan joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the importance of religion in identity.

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October 20, 2014 3:00 PM

Sam Harris on meditation, consciousness theories in 'Waking Up'

While Harris is an atheist and critic of religion, he does believe in spirituality and mindfulness.

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