The Muslim American Society of Minnesota obtained 7,000 doses of vaccine from the state and is rushing to put shots in people's arms before the holy month begins next week.
Former Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalist Bari Weiss speaks at the St. Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community about the ideas in her book, “How to Fight Anti-Semitism.”
White evangelical Christians are one of the most vaccine-hesitant groups in the United States. They're also among the largest religious groups, posing a public health challenge.
"Everyone requires assistance and has the right to have access to necessary care," Pope Francis said. "This is even more evident in these times where all of us are called to combat the pandemic, and vaccines are an essential tool in this fight."
Horseradish will be on many Seder tables for the start of Passover, symbolizing the bitterness ancient Hebrews experienced during slavery in Egypt. Harshness and pain isn't a feeling many people need much help accessing right now, on this second pandemic Passover.
This will be the first weekend that houses of worship around the state will be allowed to operate with no capacity limits. Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Pastor Corey Fuhrman of First Lutheran Church in Bemidji about his plans.
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Some religious groups fear the Equality Act could undermine the freedom to exercise traditional faith beliefs. Other denominations say anti-LGBTQ discrimination cannot be tolerated.