Religion and Faith

December 4, 2018 12:00 AM

Steven Pinker on the importance of science and reason

Steven Pinker speaks about his newest book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."

by MPR News Staff

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December 3, 2018 12:00 AM

NPR's 'Hanukkah Lights' and APM's 'Candles Burning Brightly'

Two Hanukkah specials: NPR's "Hanukkah Lights" and APM's "Candles Burning Brightly."

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December 2, 2018 8:18 PM

Synagogue holds Hanukkah ceremony at mass shooting site

"To me, it's a simple message: The light is the message," Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said, pointing to the menorah standing at the corner where a makeshift memorial for the 11 victims once stood.

by Associated Press

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November 28, 2018 2:00 PM

Developing meaningful rituals for secular people

We're all familiar with the rituals surrounding religious life: weddings, funerals, holidays and baptisms. But what about rituals for secular people?

by Brandt Williams and Elizabeth Shockman

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November 20, 2018 5:28 PM

Wisconsin man named martyr

Catholic brother from Wisconsin named martyr for his work and assassination in Central America.

by Matt Sepic and Gabriel Kwan

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November 19, 2018 12:57 PM

Winona-Rochester diocese plans bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits

The Winona-Rochester Catholic diocese plans to file for bankruptcy to deal with more than 100 allegations of sexual abuse.

by Martin Moylan

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November 12, 2018 2:00 PM

This American Moment with Adam Hamilton

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with pastor Adam Hamilton to continue the series, This American Moment.

by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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November 5, 2018 5:56 AM

Muslims hope to 'wake up' at the ballot box this year

Though Muslims make up a small voting bloc, their votes can matter in close elections. This year, many feel a renewed sense of urgency to choose leaders that will represent them.

by Leila Fadel

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November 4, 2018 8:15 AM

After tragedy in Pittsburgh, an extraordinary effort to honor 'the holy ones'

As the Squirrel Hill community worked to honor the 11 victims of last week's attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue, the investigation into the mass shooting complicated traditional Jewish burial preparations.

by Emma Bowman

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November 3, 2018 7:40 AM

'Pockets of poison' still exist: Holocaust survivors reflect on Pittsburgh shooting

Holocaust survivors Moshe Baran and Sam Gottesman live on the same floor of a Squirrel Hill apartment building, just five blocks away from the Tree of Life synagogue.

by Reid Frazier

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