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Religion and Faith

Jon Hassler, author of 'Staggerford,' dies

Jon Hassler, author of 'Staggerford,' dies

Famed Minnesota novelist Jon Hassler has died. Hassler, 74, had suffered from Parkinson disease. He had a string of novels to his name, many of them examining the intricacies of life in small Minnesota towns. As word spreads of his passing Hassler is being remembered both for his writing and his teaching.
by Euan Kerr

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Live Westminster Town Hall Forum with Jan Egeland

Live Westminster Town Hall Forum with Jan Egeland

Jan Egeland served as U.N. Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and is currently Special Envoy for Conflict Resolution. He's out with a new book, "A Billion Lives: An Eyewitness Report from the Frontlines of Humanity," and Midday broadcasts his speech at the Westminster Town Hall Forum.

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New survey shows wide array of opinions among Muslims

New survey shows wide array of opinions among Muslims

A groundbreaking survey of the world's Muslims is challenging Western perceptions of the Islamic world. Among the findings is that while Muslims admire the West for its democracy, freedoms, and technological prowess, they don't want Western ways forced on them.

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Director hopes Minnesota-made movie leads to healing

Director hopes Minnesota-made movie leads to healing

A movie shot around the Fond du Lac reservation in northern Minnesota will gets its first public screening at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The film, "Older than America," is an uncompromising drama about Indian boarding schools.
by Euan Kerr

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Deep-fried devotion

Deep-fried devotion

If Lent had a mascot, it would likely be a fish, or maybe a fish fillet.
by Nikki Tundel

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Presidential faith

Presidential faith

A Westminster Town Hall Forum speech by Randall Balmer. Balmer is a prize-winning historian and author of the new book, "God in the White House."

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E.J. Dionne: the mix of politics and religion has changed

E.J. Dionne: the mix of politics and religion has changed

Columnist E. J. Dionne says Americans are finding common ground on poverty and the environment, in part because religious movements on the right and left have pushed it.

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