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Religion and Faith

Theologian explores the realm of the child

Theologian explores the realm of the child

Theologian and renowned author Martin Marty joins Kerri Miller to talk about the nature of religion in America and about his new book, "The Mystery of the Child."

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"Parachute" author offers advice on retirement

"Parachute" author offers advice on retirement

Richard Bolles, author of the phenomenally popular job-hunting guide "What Color is Your Parachute?", offered some advice for people thinking about retirement in a recent discussion with the University of Minnesota's Richard Leider. The event was part of the U's Great Conversations series.

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Builders of the Cathedral: One hundred years later

Builders of the Cathedral: One hundred years later

Catholics in Minnesota are celebrating this weekend. It is the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Cathedral of St. Paul.

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Author explores the origins of faith

Author explores the origins of faith

Author Bruce Feiler explores modern day Biblical lands and the landscape of faith. He talks about his journeys to Israel, Iran, Iraq and how his travels drew him away from structured religion.

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Community rebuilds after cemetery desecration

Community rebuilds after cemetery desecration

Last fall vandals toppled a dozen grave markers at a cemetery in southwest Minnesota. Most of the damage has been repaired, but people still wonder why it happened.
by Mark Steil

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Rick Ray's search for "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama"

Rick Ray's search for "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama"

Here's something to ponder: if you were given the chance to sit down and put 10 questions to the Dalai Lama, what would you ask? That's the challenge that confronted film maker Rick Ray. The resulting documentary opens this weekend in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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Rev. Jerry Falwell dies

Rev. Jerry Falwell dies

A Liberty University executive says the Rev. Jerry Falwell has died. Falwell was hospitalized Tuesday after being found unconscious in his office at the school.

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Latinos, religion and change

Latinos, religion and change

A new report from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life indicates that Hispanics are transforming the religious landscape in America, and that transformation may have political implications as well.

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