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Religion and Faith

Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

A group of 80 former Catholic priests on Thursday announced their opposition to the constitutional marriage amendment. Also coming forward to oppose the amendment were three retired priests who are still part of the church.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child

The Legion of Christ religious order was hit by the second scandal in a week with the admission Tuesday that its most well-known priest, a prominent author, lecturer and television personality, had fathered a child.

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Friday Roundtable: Local faith leaders

Friday Roundtable: Local faith leaders

Three faith leaders talk about the role of faith in public life in this roundtable discussion.

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Atheism in America

Atheism in America

We've been looking at issues pertaining to faith and public life this week, but today we are going to look at issues surrounding a lack of faith. What are the major issues facing non-believers, and where do they fit in a society of theists?

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Environmentalism as a religious cause

Environmentalism as a religious cause

Many religions argue that humans must protect the earth because God gave it to us. How does this mindset fit into the larger debate about the environment and does it cross political divides?

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Are we born to believe?

Are we born to believe?

Justin Barrett, author of the new book "Born Believers," will join The Daily Circuit Wednesday. He argues that children have an innate desire to believe in a higher power.

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The growing popularity of religious books

The growing popularity of religious books

Just 50 years ago, it would have been difficult to find many religious books at the bookstore. Today, religious books fill entire sections in bookstores around the world. What does the popularity of religious books say about our culture?

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Catholic Church a powerful force in marriage amendment debate

Catholic Church a powerful force in marriage amendment debate

Minnesota law already prohibits gay marriage. But Catholic bishops have made passage of the amendment a top political priority this year, so much so that the Catholic Church is putting a great amount of money and prayer into the effort to pass the marriage amendment.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Did Jesus exist?

Did Jesus exist?

In 'Did Jesus Exist?' Bart D. Ehrman looks at the atheists, humanists, and conspiracy theorists who are asking about the existence of Jesus in the religious context.

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