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Religion and Faith

Somali workers resolve language issue with Macy's

Somali workers resolve language issue with Macy's

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says complaints by Somali employees at an Edina Macy's over whether they can speak their native language at work have been resolved.

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Warroad pastor endorses McCain, testing IRS rules

Warroad pastor endorses McCain, testing IRS rules

A pastor in Warroad, Minn., is among more than two dozen around the nation who are testing the prohibition against preaching politics from the pulpit.

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Kathleen Norris investigates noonday demon

Kathleen Norris investigates noonday demon

There's a spiritual relative of depression that few understand or have explored. Writer Kathleen Norris talks about how the condition, known as acedia, has intersected with her life, and why the monastic life may hold the key to understanding the condition.

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Law professor Tom Berg talks about religion and the law

Law professor Tom Berg talks about religion and the law

Two developments this week are sending mixed messages to workers who are looking for religious accomodation in the work place. Tom Crann talked with St. Thomas law professor Tom Berg for some background on religion and law.
by Tom Crann

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Minn. company to allow Somalis prayer breaks

Gold'n Plump Poultry Inc. has agreed to allow Somali workers to take short prayer breaks and to refuse handling pork at the St. Cloud-based company's poultry processing facilities, under a federally mediated settlement.

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Zen and now

Zen and now

Millions of people know the 1970s book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." It's the story of author Robert Pirsig's cross-country bike trip with his son Chris. Now, a 21st century biker has recreated Pirsig's journey, and written a book called "Zen and Now."
by Euan Kerr

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