Religion and Faith

September 15, 2014 3:00 PM

Clergy scandal needs more healing, less legalese, St. Thomas theologians tell Nienstedt

The letter, signed by 12 of the private Catholic university's 21 tenured theology professors, asks Archbishop John Nienstedt to change his approach to the clergy sexual abuse crisis.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 15, 2014 9:01 AM

Covering up with the hijab may aid women's body image

Researchers recently surveyed 600 Muslim women in Britain to better understand the complex reasons why women wear the hijab and how that choice impacts self-esteem.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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September 11, 2014 1:09 PM

Gone to Syria: Family fears woman latest Minnesotan drawn to war-torn region

A 19-year-old Muslim woman who disappeared from the Twin Cities unexpectedly surfaces in Syria. Her family believes she is in a dangerous place, one that continues to lure Minnesotans for jihad.

by Laura Yuen

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September 10, 2014 4:54 PM

Prosecutor defends clergy abuse probe, but charges unlikely in St. Paul cases

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi turned back criticism he hasn't done enough to investigate clergy sex abuse but acknowledged he does not expect to file charges in 10 abuse cases investigated by St. Paul police.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 8, 2014 3:48 AM

Air Force adds oath to God in enlistment requirement

A member of the U.S. Air Force was denied re-enlistment last month because he crossed out the words 'so help me God' on his papers.

by Bob Collins

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September 3, 2014 3:00 PM

St. Anthony's rejection of Islamic center leads to lawsuit

We discuss how mosques and Islamic cultural centers are being received in other communities across the country.

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August 25, 2014 4:55 PM

Archdiocese names new 'safe environment' leader

Administrative law Judge Timothy O'Malley will serve in the newly created position.

by Laura Yuen

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August 22, 2014 12:12 PM

In Bagley, tension over religion and free speech, Muslims and Christians

At first glance, the small town doesn't seem like a natural choice for an interfaith picnic.

by John Enger

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August 22, 2014 9:47 AM

Same-sex couple settles in Rice Creek Lodge wedding dispute

The owners of a lodge in central Minnesota have agreed to pick up the tab for the wedding and reception of a same-sex couple they initially turned away.

by Sasha Aslanian

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August 21, 2014 6:26 AM

Archdiocese settles clergy sexual abuse case

Jon Jaker, who is now 54, says he was sexually abused when he was 11 by the late Rev. Tom Stitts.

by Peter Cox

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