Religion and Faith

August 12, 2009 10:07 AM

How to improve U.S.-Middle East relations

Middle East expert Shibley Telhami, the Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland and author of "The Stakes: America and the Middle East," discusses the influence of religion and culture on diplomacy. Telhami spoke at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.

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August 7, 2009 6:00 AM

No bread, no wine, but a sacramental beer

A pastor finds a deeper meaning in the so-called White House beer summit.

by Gordon C. Stewart

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July 30, 2009 9:32 AM

What makes us moral?

A Chautauqua Lecture series this week features theologians, ethicists and Nobel winners. Today on Midday, Rev. Gene Robinson, Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire.

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July 29, 2009 10:46 AM

IRS closes inquiry into pastor's McCain endorsement

The Internal Revenue Service has told a pastor in Warroad, Minn. it's closed an inquiry into complaints that he was preaching politics from the pulpit in violation of federal tax law.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 29, 2009 9:00 AM

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks about morality

Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at the Chautauqua Lecture Series in New York about what makes us moral.

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July 20, 2009 2:00 PM

Moving toward peace in the Middle East

At this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, Ambassador Michael Oren of Israel and Ambassador Imad Moustapha of Syria discussed the relationship between the U.S. and their countries, and the chances for peace in their region.

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July 11, 2009 5:02 PM

Advocates for abuse victims protest seminary reunion

A group of advocates for victims of sexual abuse by clergy is holding a protest outside a weekend reunion at a former seminary of the Catholic order of Crosiers in Onamia.

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July 5, 2009 8:01 AM

Fireworks pulled after complaint from Muslim group

A Wisconsin fireworks store has yanked a brand off its shelves after complaints from a Minnesota Muslim group.

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July 2, 2009 6:56 PM

Commentary: Black water and Michael Jackson

The memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson has tentatively been set for Tuesday, July 7. Like many people, commentator Gordon Stewart heard the news last week while driving in the car.

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June 26, 2009 12:00 AM

Minnesota's largest Hindu temple gets grand ceremony

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Maple Grove this weekend for the grand opening of the Hindu Temple of Minnesota.

by Curtis Gilbert

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