Religion and Faith

June 28, 2017 1:59 PM

Arkansas' Ten Commandments monument lasted less than 24 hours

Police say a man drove a 2016 Dodge Dart into the 6,000-pound granite slab less than a day after it was installed on the grounds of the state Capitol. The man reportedly took video as he accelerated.

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June 28, 2017 7:40 AM

Arkansas' new Ten Commandments monument at Capitol destroyed

Officials say the monument was destroyed by someone driving a vehicle into it less than 24 hours after it was placed on state Capitol grounds.

by The Associated Press

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June 26, 2017 10:23 AM

Supreme Court rules religious school can use taxpayer funds for playground

In a closely watched case about church and state, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that a religious school was entitled to state funding for playground resurfacing under a state program for nonprofits.

by Nina Totenberg

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June 23, 2017 6:36 AM

Detroit judge halts deportation of Iraqi Christians

The U.S. district judge halted the deportation for 14 days while he decides whether his court has jurisdiction to hear the plight of 114 Iraqis who fear torture and possible death if they are sent back to Iraq.

by The Associated Press

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June 22, 2017 8:59 AM

Archbishop says Church of England 'colluded with' sex abuse

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologized to the victims who spoke out and helped bring ex-bishop Peter Ball to justice as the church published a detailed report on how it handled the case.

by The Associated Press

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June 14, 2017 8:13 PM

Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn 'alt-right' movement

Southern Baptists on Wednesday formally condemned the political movement known as the "alt-right," in a national meeting that was thrown into turmoil after leaders initially refused to take up the issue.

by Associated Press

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June 10, 2017 3:07 PM

Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests across U.S.

Demonstrations against Islamic law Saturday in cities across the U.S. drew counter-protests by people who said they stoked unfounded fears and a distorted view of the religion.

by Associated Press

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June 10, 2017 1:51 PM

Tension high as protesters clash during 'March against Sharia' rally

Minnesota State Patrol troopers arrested seven people outside on the Capitol lawn as attendees shouted at each other. No injuries were reported.

by Tim Nelson

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June 1, 2017 5:37 PM

Crosiers agrees to $25.5M settlement decades after reported abuse

A Catholic religious order with a community in Onamia, Minn., has filed for bankruptcy protection and agreed to a $25.5 million settlement to pay 43 sexual abuse survivors.

by Peter Cox

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June 1, 2017 12:00 AM

Who says religion and politics don't belong in polite conversation?

There are two subjects etiquette rules say we shouldn't talk about in polite conversation: religion and politics. But political science professor Amy Black of Wheaton College says it's both valuable and essential to discuss our political and religious world views.

by MPR News Staff

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