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Religion and Faith

‘Nuns and Nones’ band together for interfaith spiritual conversations

Catholic nuns from the Twin Cities and people who check the box “none” when asked about their religious affiliation have been gathering to talk about their spiritual lives.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

At a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.
by MPR News Staff

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The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death

The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death

Only seven states have legalized human composting as a burial practice. That's why 29 percent of the bodies brought to Recompose, a composting facility in Seattle, come from out of state.
by April Dembosky

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Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.
by Jason DeRose

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The allure of spiritual life draws more Minnesotans to Islam

The allure of spiritual life draws more Minnesotans to Islam

As a whole, many Americans are leaving religious life behind. However, there is a surge of new and lapsed Muslims giving spirituality a second chance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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