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Religion and Faith

The holy vote

The holy vote

Journalist Ray Suarez's latest book takes a critical look at the intersection of religion and politics in American life. He spoke about "The Holy Vote" Thursday at Macalester College.

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Politics and the pulpit

Politics and the pulpit

Public broadcasting journalist Ray Suarez talks about his latest book on the divide between religious people in the U.S. He says conservative Christians in particular are challenging America's secular traditions.

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Church celebrates 50 years of integration

This Sunday, the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis is celebrating the 50th anniversary of integrated worship in the Twin Cities. In 1957, the then-predominantely white congregation of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist, and the mostly-black congregation of Border Methodist joined in a historic merger.

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Airport wants to penalize cabbies who refuse service

Officials at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport are proposing stiffer penalties - including suspension of an airport taxi license - to Muslim cab drivers who refuse service to passengers toting alcohol or service dogs.

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New Monasticism

New Monasticism

A new generation of religious communities is springing up around the principles of "new monasticism," in which people live among and provide hospitality to those in need. Midmorning looks at how these communities work and their surprising influence on mainstream Christians.

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New sounds inside the Mighty Fortress

The music heard in many Lutheran churches around the Twin Cities is changing as immigrants join congregations. An exhibit at the University of Minnesota explores the diverse music being mixed with the traditional Lutheran liturgy.
by Karl Gehrke

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Money and moral balance

Money and moral balance

The malls are teeming with people. The mice are clicking merrily at online retailers. With the holiday shopping season entering its finishline dash, Speaking of Faith looks for ways to strike a balance between consumerism and the spirit of the season.

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