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Religion in the United States

The World

Should the government declare a national day of prayer?

Conflict & Justice

Today is the National Day of Prayer, an official congressional observance since 1952. Last month a federal district judge ruled that the government’s involvement in the day violates the Constitution. Should we have a National Day of Prayer?

Fracking arrives in Amish Country

Business, Economics and Jobs

What the Amish can teach us about technology

Environment

Polygamy in America

Global Politics

Getting religion

Arts, Culture & Media

Fracking on Amish Land

Fracking has brought financial rewards to many landowners. Among them, the simplicity-oriented Amish in Southeastern Ohio whose farms lie above the Utica Shale where rich gas fields are being developed.

The World

Anwar al-Awlaki’s death puts spotlight on US-Yemeni relations

Global Politics

News of the killing of radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki sheds light on the relations between the U.S. government and the embattled Yemeni government. As details come to light it is likely the operation was a joint effort involving both countries.

Philadelphia Archbishop Resigns

The Vatican is expected to announce the retirement of the Roman Catholic leader of Philadelphia this morning.  Cardinal Justin Rigali is 76, and his retirement has been expected following accusations that his archdiocese covered up a long-running sex abuse scandal. David O’Reilly, regional reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports on how Philadelphia Catholics are reacting to […]

The World

Kim Burrell’s New Gospel of Love

Arts, Culture & Media

Kim Burrell’s gospel runs deep. Her father was a pastor, her mother an evangelist, and Burrell grew up singing in the Church of God in Christ, but her turn toward love songs has caused an uproar in the church.

The World

Amish

Many see America’s tightly-knit Amish communities as odd throwbacks to the days of the horse and buggy. But Amish beliefs don’t reject progress so much as they call for the sustainable use of God’s gifts of creation. This piece originally aired December, 1994.