Religion and Faith

November 28, 2006 12:00 PM

Rabbi calls "spiritual progressives" to action

Rabbi Michael Lerner, author of "The Left Hand of God: Taking our Country Back from the Religious Right," thinks the time has come for a "spiritual progressive movement." He explained his vision in a speech Nov. 18 in Minneapolis.

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November 22, 2006 1:00 AM

Duluth debates church, state, and the Kroc Center

It's down to the wire for the Salvation Army recreation center proposed for Duluth. Tonight the city council takes a close look at the plans.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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November 21, 2006 7:49 PM

In some Muslim eyes, another case of "Flying while Muslim"

The police report listed the incident as "Security-Other," but some saw the detention of imams at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as another case of "Flying while Muslim" - the sense that Muslims come in for extra scrutiny when they fly.

by Joshua Freed

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November 16, 2006 3:00 PM

A new take on birthday gifts

A child's birthday party is supposed to be about celebration, but often for the kids it seems to be about the presents. For some parents, the way around that is to make the birthday gifts into birthday donations.

by Sea Stachura

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November 2, 2006 12:00 PM

Faith and politics in the Muslim world

Reza Aslan, author of "No god but God," speaks Nov. 2 at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in downtown Minneapolis.

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November 1, 2006 1:41 PM

Speaking out for atheists

Richard Dawkins, best known for his book "The Selfish Gene," argues in his new book that a belief in God is irrational and harmful.

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November 1, 2006 2:00 AM

Minneapolis church at the forefront of a cutting-edge religious movement

For many people, the religious term evangelical has been taken over by those with conservative religious and political beliefs. Now one branch of the faithful say they can be progressive politically and evangelical at the same time.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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October 29, 2006 11:41 PM

Churches tie environment and faith

A growing number of Christian leaders in Minnesota and around the nation want their congregations to view changing a light bulb as an act of faith. They're telling their flocks to reduce their environmental footprint by using energy efficient lightbulbs, making use of wind generated power, driving less and walking more.

by Annie Baxter

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October 24, 2006 12:00 AM

Can faith and politics coexist?

Left-leaning evangelical Jim Wallis talks about why both Democrats and Republicans miss the point when it comes to faith and solving the world's most pressing problem, poverty.

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October 19, 2006 12:00 AM

Speaking with Krista Tippett

Speaking of Faith host Krista Tippett talks about her most recent conversations with individuals who have unique perspectives on faith.

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