Religion and Faith

October 22, 2009 1:02 PM

U of M apologizes for mascot's mockery of Penn State player's prayer

The University of Minnesota is apologizing after its Goldy Gopher mascot poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying before last week's game.

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October 20, 2009 11:40 AM

Imams settle lawsuit over removal from 2006 flight

Six imams who were removed from a US Airways flight in Minneapolis in 2006 after passengers reported what they considered suspicious behavior have reached a tentative settlement of their discrimination lawsuit.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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October 19, 2009 9:29 AM

Author Mitch Albom discusses his latest book

Mitch Albom, columnist and author of "Tuesdays with Morrie," joins Midday in the studio to talk about his latest book, "Have a Little Faith."

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October 19, 2009 6:18 AM

Sioux Falls cathedral to get $16M makeover

The oldest cathedral in Sioux Falls is getting a $16 million makeover.

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October 15, 2009 1:40 PM

Twin Cities vicar is Duluth bishop

A Twin Cities vicar was named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth Thursday.

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October 14, 2009 3:21 PM

Bruce Feiler: How Moses influences American history

Author Bruce Feiler discusses his newest book, "America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story," in conversation with Stephen Smith, executive editor of American RadioWorks.

by Stephen Smith

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October 13, 2009 9:17 AM

Women worldwide: From oppression to opportunity

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Nicholas Kristof addresses the Westminster Town Hall Forum about his new book, "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide."

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October 13, 2009 8:40 AM

Harold Kushner on conquering fear

Best-selling author Harold Kushner joins Midday to talk about his newest book, "Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World."

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October 13, 2009 12:00 AM

Compassion key to understanding world's religions

Religious thinker and writer Karen Armstrong argues that the major religions of the world share a view that compassion is essential. But she says those who worship God too frequently forget to practice compassion.

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October 1, 2009 8:58 AM

Lutheran pastor talks about his church's disagreement with ELCA

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church may become the first in the Twin Cities to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the issue of gay clergy.

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