Religion and Faith

July 1, 2016 10:00 AM

Many congregations, one roof: Aging churches rent space to growing ones

Across the Twin Cities and across Christian denominations, growing immigrant congregations are renting space from older churches with dwindling memberships.

by Emma Sapong

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June 30, 2016 9:48 AM

Conservative Christians grapple with whether 'religious freedom' includes Muslims

Religious liberty is a key concern for many evangelical voters. But in the current political climate, there's some debate among Christian conservatives about how that applies to other faiths.

by Sarah McCammon

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June 27, 2016 8:04 AM

Pope Francis: Church should apologize to gays, other marginalized groups

Aboard a flight from Armenia, the pontiff said the church owes an apology not only to gay people, but also to other marginalized groups. "We Christians must say we are sorry," he said.

by Colin Dwyer

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June 21, 2016 4:59 PM

Trump names Michele Bachmann to evangelical 'advisory board'

Donald Trump appeared to raise questions about Hillary Clinton's religious faith at a closed-door meeting with evangelical leaders on Tuesday, the same day he announced an "Evangelical Executive Advisory Board."

by Associated Press

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June 20, 2016 4:58 PM

Bail set at $1.5 million for religious sect leader charged with abuse

Victor Barnard, 54, made his first state court appearance since his extradition from Brazil. U.S. marshals delivered him to the Pine County Jail on Saturday.

by Associated Press

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June 20, 2016 4:31 PM

'Jesus's wife' papyrus is likely a fake, professor now says

A Harvard professor who caused a huge splash when she unveiled a small fragment of papyrus that she said referred to Jesus being married now says it's likely a forgery.

by Associated Press

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June 16, 2016 5:27 PM

Franklin Graham urges Minnesota Christians to run locally

More than 2,000 people packed the state Capitol lawn Thursday to hear the Rev. Franklin Graham encourage evangelical Christians to "put God back into the political picture of the United States of America."

by Peter Cox

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June 16, 2016 11:00 AM

Dalai Lama meets with President Obama; China objects

The spiritual leader, visiting the White House, offered condolences for the shootings in Orlando. China, as usual, condemned the meeting, saying it encourages Tibetan separatists.

by Chris Arnold

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June 16, 2016 4:00 AM

Minnesota Muslims starting new conversations about sexuality after Orlando

Many Muslims aren't only condemning the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, they're urging others stop casually accepting homophobia.

by Riham Feshir

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June 15, 2016 4:00 AM

Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

The jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen wanted to reinterpret the sacred music of his youth. He did that, and more.

by Euan Kerr

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