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Religion and Faith

Confronting the challenges of faith

Confronting the challenges of faith

A former nun writes about her time in a monastery, her relationship with a priest, and the journey of self-discovery she embarked on after leaving the cloistered life.

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"The politics of faith"

"The politics of faith"

Could Thomas Jefferson be elected president today? Could Dwight D. Eisenhower? Could any candidate who doesn't have a strong religious faith, or doesn't speak openly about it, win the White House? Those are questions that Ray Suarez examines in his latest book.

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Hindu temple rises from a Minnesota cornfield

Hindu temple rises from a Minnesota cornfield

It's not what you expect to find in the middle of a cornfield outside Maple Grove. But here in the ex-urban fringe, at the end of a dead end road, a huge Hindu temple rises over the fields. The Hindu Mandir of Minnesota is the new home base for the Twin Cities Hindu population.
by Tom Crann

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The roots of faith

The roots of faith

She's written insightful books on the world's three major religions. Now Karen Armstrong examines the surprising common roots of Islam, Buddhism and Christianity.

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Official dismisses speculation of archbishop's successor

Official dismisses speculation of archbishop's successor

Roman Catholics here are speculating over a possible successor for Archbishop Harry Flynn of St. Paul-Minneapolis, who will reach the common retirement age of 75 in less than two years.

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Religion, politics and international relations

Religion, politics and international relations

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the situation in Iraq and the Middle East, as well as her new book, "The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God and World Affairs," in an appearance at the Commonwealth Club of California.

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A quiet standoff at Fargo soldier's funeral

A quiet standoff at Fargo soldier's funeral

Hundreds of people gathered Friday in Fargo to bury a local man killed last week in Iraq. As the crowd gathered to remember 21-year-old Michael Hermanson, a handful of protesters waved anti-gay, anti- military signs outside the church.
by Dan Gunderson

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Balancing faith and politics

Balancing faith and politics

Faith and religion are more entwined than ever in politics, mostly by conservative Christians and Republicans. Democrats have been trying to show how their political views are shaped by faith as well. Former Vice President Walter Mondale spoke on the subject Thursday at a conference at the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton.

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Pentecostalism turns 100

Pentecostalism turns 100

One of the fastest growing Christian movements began 100 years ago this week in Los Angeles. Pentecostals from all over the world joined in the Azusa Street Centennial.

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