Religion and Faith

Speaking with Krista Tippett
Speaking of Faith host Krista Tippett talks about her most recent conversations with individuals who have unique perspectives on faith.
Everyday ethics
From lying at work to avoiding jury duty, Midmorning's guest helps us examine common ethical concerns.
The group alleges that the St. Cloud-based company would not permit them short breaks during the day to pray. The Muslim faith, the lawsuit says, requires five prayers a day at times defined by position of the sun.
An estimated 3,000 people turned out in downtown St. Paul Tuesday night for a "Stand for the Family" rally, organized to increase voter turnout among conservative Christians. Speakers included James Dobson of Focus on the Family and former Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer.
One nation under God?
A recent study concludes Americans are more religiously observant than previously thought. The study found this by asking for the first time where people worshipped in addition to their religious denominations.
Peace and faith
Scholars on Islam talk about peace and the barriers to common understanding across faiths.
Confronting the challenges of faith
A former nun writes about her time in a monastery, her relationship with a priest, and the journey of self-discovery she embarked on after leaving the cloistered life.
"The politics of faith"
Could Thomas Jefferson be elected president today? Could Dwight D. Eisenhower? Could any candidate who doesn't have a strong religious faith, or doesn't speak openly about it, win the White House? Those are questions that Ray Suarez examines in his latest book.