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Religion and Faith

SD court will rehear abortion suicide advisory appeal

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in September agreed with U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier's decision to strike down parts of the law requiring doctors to tell patients the procedure increases the likelihood of suicide.

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Hospital: Billy Graham, 93, continues to improve

Hospital: Billy Graham, 93, continues to improve

Hospital officials say the Rev. Billy Graham is continuing his "successful" treatment for pneumonia. Graham served as president of Northwestern College in Roseville from 1948 to 1952.

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St. Cloud church plans session about ex-deacon abuse

Catholic officials in St. Cloud will hold a listening session this weekend to address allegations that a former deacon sexually abused at least two boys some 40 years ago.

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Leader of fatal Arizona sweat lodge settles lawsuits with victims' families

Leader of fatal Arizona sweat lodge settles lawsuits with victims' families

A self-help author imprisoned for the deaths of three people, including one Minnesotan, following an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony settled civil lawsuits with the victims' families for more than $3 million, according to court documents.

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Would the world be better off without religion?

Would the world be better off without religion?

Midday presents an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on religion. Does it breed intolerance, violence, and the promotion of medieval ideas? Or has it been a source for good, encouraging morality and ethical behavior? Four debaters square off on the subject.

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The Bible, re-examined

The Bible, re-examined

Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong has spent years forging a view of the Christian faith that challenges the beliefs and politics of traditional doctrines. In his new book he argues for a far-less rigid interpretation, and deeper understanding, of the Bible.

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