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Religion and Faith

The rise of religious conflict around the world

The rise of religious conflict around the world

Midday presents a documentary from America Abroad Media, "The Politics of Faith: The Role of Religion in Divided Societies." It looks at how religion is becoming a major source of tension between many societies around the world. Nearly a third of the world's population faces some type of religious persecution including imprisonment, torture, and death.

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The origins of ethics

We apply principles of ethics to all areas of life, from law to medicine to everyday behavior. But where do our ideas about ethics come from, and who decides what's ethical and what isn't? Originally broadcast June 15, 2011.

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Perry backer: Romney in a 'cult,' not a Christian

The pastor who introduced Texas Gov. Rick Perry at a conservative gathering Friday said rival presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not a Christian and is in a cult because he is a Mormon.

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Craig Thompson's complex intertwinings in 'Habibi'

Craig Thompson's complex intertwinings in 'Habibi'

Graphic artist Craig Thompson believes that comic-books have yet to reach their full audience. His latest graphic novel 'Habibi' is an epic tale of love between two orphans in an un-named desert, and it draws on a huge array of religious and artistic traditions.
by Euan Kerr

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