Religion and Faith

March 16, 2019 7:10 AM

When gunman advanced on New Zealand mosque, one man ran at him

Abdul Aziz is being hailed as a hero for preventing more deaths during Friday prayers at the Linwood mosque in Christchurch after leading the gunman in a cat-and-mouse chase before scaring him into speeding away in his car.

by Associated Press

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March 13, 2019 12:00 AM

Documentary: 'The Making of Male Dominance,' a history of patriarchy

A documentary about the history of patriarchy, from ancient times to now.

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March 12, 2019 8:10 PM

Cardinal George Pell, former Vatican official, sentenced to 6 years in prison

He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago. He is 77 and will be eligible for parole in three years and eight months.

by Vanessa Romo

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March 12, 2019 12:00 AM

BBC Global Questions: Future of Israelis and Palestinians

BBC World Service series, "Global Questions: the future of Israelis and Palestinians."

by MPR News Staff

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March 11, 2019 3:10 PM

Rep. Omar thanks Fox for condemning Jeanine Pirro

Fox said it "strongly condemned" Pirro's Saturday night commentary and said it had addressed the matter with her. Pirro did not apologize.

by Associated Press

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March 11, 2019 4:00 AM

Why can't we talk about Israel?

Why is talking about Israel such a loaded conversation in America?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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March 7, 2019 7:32 PM

French cardinal covered up pedophile accusations against priest, court says

Cardinal Philippe Barbarin -- one of France's most prominent Catholic officials -- says he will offer his resignation to Pope Francis in a few days.

by Bill Chappell

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March 3, 2019 10:55 AM

Anti-Muslim signs at West Virginia Capitol roil state, draw outrage

An anti-Muslim poster outside the West Virginia House of Delegates chamber falsely connecting a Minnesota congresswoman to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has drawn strong rebukes from local and national lawmakers.

by Associated Press

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March 2, 2019 2:50 PM

United Methodist Church faces fractured future

The decision by United Methodist delegates to reaffirm a traditional stand on homosexuality and marriage leaves the church's future unclear.

by Tom Gjelten

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February 27, 2019 12:49 PM

Supreme Court appears ready to let cross stand, but struggles with church-state test

The American Humanist Association is challenging the existence of a 40-foot cross on government-owned land, but the Trump administration hopes a newly conservative majority will agree to let it stand.

by Nina Totenberg

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