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The ethical principles involved in devising a tax code that is both fair and effective are examined.
The ethical principles involved in devising a tax code that is both fair and effective are examined.
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A look at how reconstruction is going in Haiti and how faith-based agencies helping survivors.
A look at how reconstruction is going in Haiti and how faith-based agencies helping survivors.
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Tensions for American Muslims, a new Congress and other top stories expected in the coming year.
Tensions for American Muslims, a new Congress and other top stories expected in the coming year.
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A panel of leading reporters discuss the top religion and ethics stories of the past year.
A panel of leading reporters discuss the top religion and ethics stories of the past year.
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A new Arizona law could shut down the city of Tucson's high school ethnic studies program.
A new Arizona law could shut down the city of Tucson's high school ethnic studies program.
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Visit a private Islamic School in Buffalo, NY and learn how values are instilled in their students.
Visit a private Islamic School in Buffalo, NY and learn how values are instilled in their students.
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Since the American invasion in 2003, a third of Iraq's one million members have fled the country.
Since the American invasion in 2003, a third of Iraq's one million members have fled the country.
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Rushworth Kidder, President of the Institute for Global Ethics, discusses raising ethical children.
Rushworth Kidder, President of the Institute for Global Ethics, discusses raising ethical children.
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The debate over legalizing marijuana divides politicians, local leaders and the religious community.
The debate over legalizing marijuana divides politicians, local leaders and the religious community.
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The debate over legalizing marijuana is dividing politicians and the religious community.
The debate over legalizing marijuana is dividing politicians and the religious community.
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Eliza Griswold discusses Muslim-Christian conflicts along the "tenth parallel" in Africa and Asia.
Eliza Griswold discusses Muslim-Christian conflicts along the "tenth parallel" in Africa and Asia.
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Topics include Tea Party and Religious Conservatives and a look at Baptisms in the Jordan River.
Topics include Tea Party and Religious Conservatives and a look at Baptisms in the Jordan River.
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Stresses in the life of a pastor and the challenge of enough family member caregivers are covered.
Stresses in the life of a pastor and the challenge of enough family member caregivers are covered.
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Joni Eareckson Tada has been paralyzed for over 40 years and is an artist and an evangelical author.
Joni Eareckson Tada has been paralyzed for over 40 years and is an artist and an evangelical author.
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The Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Middle East peace negotiations are discussed.
The Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Middle East peace negotiations are discussed.
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First Baptist Church of Chalmette, Louisiana, near New Orleans is visited five years after Katrina.
First Baptist Church of Chalmette, Louisiana, near New Orleans is visited five years after Katrina.
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An ethicist joins a couple who participated in the nation's largest kidney exchange program.
An ethicist joins a couple who participated in the nation's largest kidney exchange program.
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Kim Lawton report on a religious conflict in Milwaukee over the eastern healing technique Reiki.
Kim Lawton report on a religious conflict in Milwaukee over the eastern healing technique Reiki.
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Neurotheology is explored, to learn if meditation and prayer have a direct impact on the brain.
Neurotheology is explored, to learn if meditation and prayer have a direct impact on the brain.
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Topics include Iraq's Christian community and the struggling fisherman of the Gulf Coast.
Topics include Iraq's Christian community and the struggling fisherman of the Gulf Coast.
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No employee has been laid off for economic reasons from Lincoln Electric for more than sixty years.
No employee has been laid off for economic reasons from Lincoln Electric for more than sixty years.
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A look at how the South Africa has changed since the ending of apartheid features Desmond Tutu.
A look at how the South Africa has changed since the ending of apartheid features Desmond Tutu.
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Chaplains offer counseling to inmates at Los Angeles County's Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
Chaplains offer counseling to inmates at Los Angeles County's Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
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A look at Professor John Rao's pilgrimage to Chartes and Catholic charities and the gulf oil spill.
A look at Professor John Rao's pilgrimage to Chartes and Catholic charities and the gulf oil spill.
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The status of US relations with Muslims, and with Israel and American Jews is discussed in detail.
The status of US relations with Muslims, and with Israel and American Jews is discussed in detail.
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Topics include religious hiring rights and the moral wounds of war suffered by returning soldiers.
Topics include religious hiring rights and the moral wounds of war suffered by returning soldiers.
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Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Trial is discussed. A look inside a spiritual direction session is featured.
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Trial is discussed. A look inside a spiritual direction session is featured.
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The Texas textbook controversy and Mary Karr, author of "The Liar's Club," are spotlighted.
The Texas textbook controversy and Mary Karr, author of "The Liar's Club," are spotlighted.
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Evangelical leader Reverend Richard Cizik discusses role in the campaign against nuclear weapons.
Evangelical leader Reverend Richard Cizik discusses role in the campaign against nuclear weapons.
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Mexican bishops have condemned the drug traffickers in Juarez, Mexico as violence escalates.
Mexican bishops have condemned the drug traffickers in Juarez, Mexico as violence escalates.
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Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson is a Protestant who is respected by the secular.
Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson is a Protestant who is respected by the secular.
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Topics include end-of-life decisions for a families and patients and life within monasteries.
Topics include end-of-life decisions for a families and patients and life within monasteries.
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Americans are increasingly turning to spiritual directors. Coptic Christians in Egypt are examined.
Americans are increasingly turning to spiritual directors. Coptic Christians in Egypt are examined.
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In the wake of the Haiti earthquake, the priorities of the U.S. foreign aid program are detailed.
In the wake of the Haiti earthquake, the priorities of the U.S. foreign aid program are detailed.
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Haitian and Dominican churches are putting aside their historic tensions to help earthquake victims.
Haitian and Dominican churches are putting aside their historic tensions to help earthquake victims.
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Religious and humanitarian groups are working to meet the needs of survivors in Haiti.
Religious and humanitarian groups are working to meet the needs of survivors in Haiti.
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A report on the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti and religious and humanitarian aid efforts.
A report on the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti and religious and humanitarian aid efforts.
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Rev. Jim Wallis discusses the ethical dimensions of Wall Street's decision to give lavish bonuses.
Rev. Jim Wallis discusses the ethical dimensions of Wall Street's decision to give lavish bonuses.
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The economy's affect on religious institutions and a look at ahead at stories for 2010 are featured.
The economy's affect on religious institutions and a look at ahead at stories for 2010 are featured.
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A look at the year's top religion stories and the role of religion of in the Obama administration.
A look at the year's top religion stories and the role of religion of in the Obama administration.
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The Festival of Lessons and Carols tells Christmas Story through scripture readings and songs.
The Festival of Lessons and Carols tells Christmas Story through scripture readings and songs.
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Hasidic Reggae Singer Matisyahu and focusing on God's love for the suffering during Advent.
Hasidic Reggae Singer Matisyahu and focusing on God's love for the suffering during Advent.
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Churches combat the spread of HIV AIDS in the African American community of Washington, D.C.
Churches combat the spread of HIV AIDS in the African American community of Washington, D.C.
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Topics include the U.S. Supreme Court and Juvenile Sentencing along with Muslims and the Military.
Topics include the U.S. Supreme Court and Juvenile Sentencing along with Muslims and the Military.
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A tenacious pastor started a revolution in a Leipzig church that helped bring down the Berlin Wall.
A tenacious pastor started a revolution in a Leipzig church that helped bring down the Berlin Wall.
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The tensions between native German citizens and Muslim immigrants are examined in Berlin.
The tensions between native German citizens and Muslim immigrants are examined in Berlin.
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Topics include the Vatican's new policy on Anglicans and doctors praying with patients.
Topics include the Vatican's new policy on Anglicans and doctors praying with patients.
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The importance of end-of-life decisions for Medicare patients and their doctors is investigated.
The importance of end-of-life decisions for Medicare patients and their doctors is investigated.
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Pope's Trip To Africa Wrap-Up/Food Banks And The
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Religion News Service editor Kevin Eckstrom discusses controversy around the Pope's trip to Africa.
Religion News Service editor Kevin Eckstrom discusses controversy around the Pope's trip to Africa.
Stem Cell Dilemmas/Barefoot College/Kathleen Norri
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The ethical implications of the Obama Administration's new stem cell policy are discussed.
The ethical implications of the Obama Administration's new stem cell policy are discussed.
Familial Dna Testing/Lourdes 150th Anniversary
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The debate over the use of familial DNA testing to identify criminal suspects is discussed.
The debate over the use of familial DNA testing to identify criminal suspects is discussed.
Religious Tensions In India/The Growth Of Chabad/I
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The role religion played in the Mumbai terrorists' attacks and an Indiana doctor working in Kenya.
The role religion played in the Mumbai terrorists' attacks and an Indiana doctor working in Kenya.
World Hunger And U.S. Aid/U.S. Hispanic Catholics/
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Kim Lawton and Bread for the World President David Beckmann discusses the global food crisis.
Kim Lawton and Bread for the World President David Beckmann discusses the global food crisis.
Online Religion/Thomas Merton
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The popularity of online religion and the legacy of the influential Catholic writer are discussed.
The popularity of online religion and the legacy of the influential Catholic writer are discussed.
Catholic Church And Labor/Kathleen Norris/Garrison
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The Diocese of Scranton's severs its 30-year relationship with the city's Catholic teacher's union.
The Diocese of Scranton's severs its 30-year relationship with the city's Catholic teacher's union.
2008 Campaign: Election Wrap-Up/Sir James Galway
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Bob Abernethy leads a post-election discussion about faith and the 2008 presidential race.
Bob Abernethy leads a post-election discussion about faith and the 2008 presidential race.
2008 Campaign: Young Evangelicals/Haiti Relief
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Young evangelicals' views on political and social issues and the plight of Haiti are discussed.
Young evangelicals' views on political and social issues and the plight of Haiti are discussed.
2008 Campaign: America's Role In The World/Juare
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People of faith discuss America's role in the world. A street preacher helps the deeply troubled.
People of faith discuss America's role in the world. A street preacher helps the deeply troubled.
2008 Campaign: Catholic And Jewish Voters/Camp Ray
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Catholic and Jewish voters in Pennsylvania discuss what campaign issues are important to them.
Catholic and Jewish voters in Pennsylvania discuss what campaign issues are important to them.
2008 Campaign: Privacy And Media Ethics/What The
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Journalists discuss the ethics of covering a candidate's personal and religious life.
Journalists discuss the ethics of covering a candidate's personal and religious life.
Young Evangelicals And The Candidates/Kosher Ethic
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Features a studio discussion about a new survey regarding the political views of young evangelicals.
Features a studio discussion about a new survey regarding the political views of young evangelicals.
America's Economic Crisis/Violinist Rachel Barton
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Bob Abernethy leads a discussion on the moral and ethical implications of America's economic crisis.
Bob Abernethy leads a discussion on the moral and ethical implications of America's economic crisis.
Wall Street Ethics/Barefoot College In India/Chris
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Economist Rebecca Blank discusses how faith groups are responding to America's economic crisis.
Economist Rebecca Blank discusses how faith groups are responding to America's economic crisis.
Sarah Palin And The Faith Factor/Fugitive Surrende
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The role of Sarah Palin's religion and a Justice Department faith-based program are showcased.
The role of Sarah Palin's religion and a Justice Department faith-based program are showcased.
Religion At The Rnc/Muslim Televangelists
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The GOP tries to keep the support of social conservatives and reach out to faith-based moderates.
The GOP tries to keep the support of social conservatives and reach out to faith-based moderates.
Religion At The Dnc/Homeless Preacher/Katrina Thir
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The Democrat's faith-based outreach strategy at the DNC and disaster relief ministry are discussed.
The Democrat's faith-based outreach strategy at the DNC and disaster relief ministry are discussed.
Conventions Preview/Thailand's New Life Center/
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A look at the impact of religion on both parties as they head into their national conventions.
A look at the impact of religion on both parties as they head into their national conventions.
Animal Testing Ethics/Slow Medicine/Atheist Baby N
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The ethical debate over the use of animals for medical research and experimentation is discussed.
The ethical debate over the use of animals for medical research and experimentation is discussed.
Lambeth Conference Wrap Up/Ethics Of Healthcare Ra
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A look at how doctors are handling issue of healthcare rationing at the University of Texas.
A look at how doctors are handling issue of healthcare rationing at the University of Texas.
Lambeth Report/Christian Science Healing/Save
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The Lambeth meeting of Anglican bishops and spiritual healing and Christian Scientists are covered.
The Lambeth meeting of Anglican bishops and spiritual healing and Christian Scientists are covered.
2008 Campaign: Update On The Candidates And Religi
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Efforts to reach out to religious voters and the shortage of doctors in Africa are discussed.
Efforts to reach out to religious voters and the shortage of doctors in Africa are discussed.
Lambeth Preview/Police Chief With Alzheimer's/
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The Anglican bishops' meeting in Canterbury and the divisions within the Communion are discussed.
The Anglican bishops' meeting in Canterbury and the divisions within the Communion are discussed.
Lourdes 150th Anniversary/Karmapa Lama
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The spiritual significance of Lourdes in France & the second highest Buddhist leader are featured.
The spiritual significance of Lourdes in France & the second highest Buddhist leader are featured.
2008 Campaign: What's Appropriate?/Aging Out/The
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The presidential candidates face challenges over the relationship between religion and politics.
The presidential candidates face challenges over the relationship between religion and politics.
Do All Religions Lead To Salvation?/Political Budd
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The results of a Pew Forum survey examining Americans' views on salvation and faith are discussed.
The results of a Pew Forum survey examining Americans' views on salvation and faith are discussed.
Palestinian Refugee Camps In Lebanon/Circuit Preac
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A look at difficulties confronting exiled Palestinians living in crowded refugee camps in Beirut.
A look at difficulties confronting exiled Palestinians living in crowded refugee camps in Beirut.
Faith-Based Outreach Plans/Retribution For Child M
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Kim Lawton discusses the presidential candidates' campaign strategies to reach religious voters.
Kim Lawton discusses the presidential candidates' campaign strategies to reach religious voters.
Private Religion In Public/Alzheimer's Testing/Cir
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Prof. Clyde Wilcox discusses how the primaries have shaped religion's role in political campaigns.
Prof. Clyde Wilcox discusses how the primaries have shaped religion's role in political campaigns.
Global Food Aid/Young Nuns/Scott Neeson Update
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Congressman Tony Hall discusses the moral and ethical issues surrounding the global food crisis.
Congressman Tony Hall discusses the moral and ethical issues surrounding the global food crisis.
Polygamy Families/Ave Maria Village/Motorcycle Mas
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Wade Goodwyn of NPR news discusses the state removal of children from the polygamist sect in Texas.
Wade Goodwyn of NPR news discusses the state removal of children from the polygamist sect in Texas.
Familial Dna Testing/Muslim Televangelists
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The controversial use of familial DNA testing to identify criminal suspects is examined. 3
The controversial use of familial DNA testing to identify criminal suspects is examined. 3
Food Aid Ethics/Eagle Pass Border Wall
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A report from the southern African nation of Malawi on the debate over America's food aid policy.
A report from the southern African nation of Malawi on the debate over America's food aid policy.
Jeremiah Wright And The Black Church/Global Food C
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Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson discusses his new book, "In the Eye of the Storm."
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson discusses his new book, "In the Eye of the Storm."
Wrap-Up Analysis Of Pope's Visit/Utica Refugees
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Pope Benedict XVI's U.S. trip and its impact inside and outside the Catholic Church are discussed.
Pope Benedict XVI's U.S. trip and its impact inside and outside the Catholic Church are discussed.
Pope Benedict's U.S. Visit/Charlie And Sedar/Cre
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Coverage of the Pope's visit. A Jewish rabbi and a Muslim businessman discuss their friendship.
Coverage of the Pope's visit. A Jewish rabbi and a Muslim businessman discuss their friendship.
Pope Benedict's Foreign Policy/Polygamous Wives/
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A preview of the Pope's visit to the U.S. Conversations with women living in a polygamist community.
A preview of the Pope's visit to the U.S. Conversations with women living in a polygamist community.
Public Displays Of Religious Monuments/Army Chapla
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A pending U.S. Supreme Court case focusing on public display of religious monuments is discussed.
A pending U.S. Supreme Court case focusing on public display of religious monuments is discussed.
Lethal Injection/Continuing King's Legacy
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A pending U.S. Supreme Court case examines the constitutionality of lethal injection executions.
A pending U.S. Supreme Court case examines the constitutionality of lethal injection executions.
After Obama Speech/Easter Music
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The prophetic preaching tradition within the Black church and racial reconciliation are discussed.
The prophetic preaching tradition within the Black church and racial reconciliation are discussed.
Minnesota Religious Diversity/Easter East And West
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A reports on the tensions and difficulties faced by Minnesota's immigrant communities.
A reports on the tensions and difficulties faced by Minnesota's immigrant communities.
Analysis Of Religion In Texas And Ohio Primaries/C
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A report on the debate over city laws and ordinances that make it a crime to feed the homeless.
A report on the debate over city laws and ordinances that make it a crime to feed the homeless.