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Religion and Faith

The ELCA: A church divided, together

The ELCA: A church divided, together

We explore the effect of the August 21, 2009 vote allowing gay pastors to serve as clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, through the stories of Lutherans in the Public Insight Network.

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Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

About a century ago, the founders of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud prayed and sang in their first language: Norwegian. But today a different foreign language emanates from the church.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Church aims to bring peace to crime-ridden neighborhood

Church aims to bring peace to crime-ridden neighborhood

A majority of the 32 homicides in Minneapolis this year have occurred on the city's north side. With each shooting comes more concern that no one can bring peace to the neighborhoods that need it most. But one north side church has a plan to do just that.
by Brandt Williams

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Minneapolis pastor discusses struggles with same-sex attraction, plans return to pulpit

A conservative Lutheran pastor in Minneapolis who has preached against homosexuality said Monday that he has been attracted to men for decades, and plans to discuss his struggles on a nationally televised religious program.
by Madeleine Baran

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Ethics for everyday

Ethics for everyday

Midmorning discusses ethical quandaries around complex personal situations from dating disclosure to dealing with wayward coworkers.

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