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Religion and Faith

Smoking ban heads for Senate floor vote

A proposed indoor smoking ban for Minnesota bars and restaurants has cleared another legislative hurdle. The Senate Commerce Committee approved the measure Monday on a 9-7 vote.

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Robertson says media don't get evangelicals

Rev. Pat Robertson, founder and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network, says that the American media don't understand the evangelical Christian movement, its goals or its scope. Robertson tries to set them straight in this live speech from the National Press Club in Washington.

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Moral man and immoral society

The 20th Century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr was one of the most influential thinkers of his day. He rubbed elbows with Supreme Court justices, politicians, laborites, Cold War diplomats, and civil rights activists. His thinking moved from early socialist leanings, through pacifism, support for the Cold War and eventual opposition to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. This program from American Public Media's Speaking of Faith series looks at why thinkers from across the political spectrum are calling for a Niebuhr for our day.

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God as CEO

Ten years ago, there were only 25 workplace ministries. Today there are more than 900. And it's estimated that thousands of Bible and prayer groups now meet regularly in American workplaces. Midmorning discusses the growing presence of spirituality on the job.

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Figuring out fundamentalism

One of America's best-known theologians discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism and its role in societies both past and present.

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A Mirror on Morality

There's been a lot of talk about moral values since the November 2004 election. We've been talking with members of various congregations around Minnesota to hear their views on morality. Some members of Emmanuel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Minneapolis are uncomfortable with the recent blurring of religion and politics.

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Minneapolis churchgoers oppose mixing of religion and politics

There's been a lot of talk about moral values since the November 2004 election. We've been talking with members of various congregations around Minnesota to hear their views on morality. Some members of Emmanuel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Minneapolis are uncomfortable with the recent blurring of religion and politics.
by Brandt Williams

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The future of moral values

While the line of argument that said "moral values" voters were the overwhelming force propelling George W. Bush into the White House for a second term has been largely discredited, it is beyond dispute that notions of morality play a big role in American politics. This program from American Public Media's "Speaking of Faith" series explores the myth and the real meaning of moral values in American life.

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Panel suggests no change in Lutheran approach to gay issues

Saying church unity is at least as important as resolving disagreements over sexuality, a panel recommended Thursday that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America officially maintain its position against same-sex blessing ceremonies and ministers involved in gay relationships, but tolerate those who believe and act otherwise.

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