Religion and Faith

March 18, 2011 5:00 AM

To Whom it may concern: the art of the public invocation

Some clergy struggle to say enough to be meaningful, while not so much that they offend.

by Adam J. Copeland

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March 10, 2011 6:09 AM

King: 'Rage and hysteria' over hearing unwarranted

A congressional panel investigating homegrown terrorism in America displayed sharp divisions Thursday over how to frame the discussion, reflecting a country still struggling with how best to combat terrorism nearly a decade after the Sept. 11 attacks.

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March 10, 2011 6:03 AM

Rep. Ellison testifies at hearing on 'Islamic radicalization'

In an emotional testimony before a House hearing on Islamic radicalization today, Rep. Keith Ellison said Muslims also died in the 2001 terror attacks, and he tearfully mentioned one man who perished when the Trade Center collapse in New York.

by Laura Yuen

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March 8, 2011 9:22 AM

New doc takes a closer look at Muslim charities

Midday presents "Alms in the Name of Allah", a new documentary from America Abroad that looks at the growth of Muslim aid organizations across the globe as well as the the care they provide and the concerns they raise.

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March 1, 2011 5:00 AM

After 22 months of unemployment, a small miracle: a job

Hard times have been a gift that she wouldn't have asked for, and wouldn't give up.

by Belinda Burkitt

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February 28, 2011 3:57 PM

Faith and suffering in song

Conductor and composer Andre Thomas says that when choirs perform spirituals, they need to understand both the joy and the pain of the slave experience. He joins Midmorning to discuss the legacy of spirituals and their meaning for modern-day audiences.

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February 4, 2011 3:00 AM

U of M joins handful of schools with Islamic law program

The University of Minnesota will become one of a handful of schools nationally to offer a program focused on Islamic Law and Human Rights. The new program will officially open at ceremonies on Friday.

by Rupa Shenoy

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January 25, 2011 4:00 PM

Lessons from a war-zone coffee shop

Deborah Rodriguez dealt with patrons of all kinds when she ran a hair salon in Afghanistan. She wrote a memoir of that time called "Kabul Beauty School." Now she's turned to fiction with her first novel "A Cup For Friendship," which is also set in that country.

by Euan Kerr

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January 21, 2011 3:00 AM

The Mourners arrive in Mpls. from the 15th century

A group of foreign dignitaries arrives at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts this weekend. They're called "The Mourners" They are some three dozen alabaster figures carved for the tomb of a 15th century French Duke. The statues have caused a sensation at other stops on their U.S. tour.

by Euan Kerr

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January 20, 2011 9:33 AM

Krista Tippett on creating civility

Midday presents a special conversation from the UBS Forum with "Being" host Krista Tippett. Audience members and online participants discuss how to bring society together towards a common life, even while holding deep disagreements on difficult issues.

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