Intelligent design and the graduating class Bob Collins June 7, 2011, 11:37 AM Jun 7, 2011 8 What’s commencement season without the obligatory controversy over prayer, or in the case of Northfield High School: one teacher’s religious theories? Read more →
Weather Does God send messages by tornado? dgaraets May 12, 2011, 12:50 PM May 12, 2011 9 There’s more fodder for those who think severe weather is a divine rebuke. Read more →
Church suppers will get you every time Bob Collins March 24, 2011, 3:18 PM Mar 24, 2011 6 Participating in religious activities makes you more likely to be obese, a study says. Read more →
When it comes to welcoming spring, we stink Bob Collins March 23, 2011, 12:03 PM Mar 23, 2011 11 We’re snowblind today when we should be having some sort of festival to blow the whiteness clean out of our retinas. Read more →
How much Jesus is too much Jesus? Bob Collins March 15, 2011, 3:33 PM Mar 15, 2011 11 A Minnesota state senator says a prayer on Monday went too far. Read more →
The end of the world will be billboarded Bob Collins March 7, 2011, 2:30 PM Mar 7, 2011 12 A billboard proclaiming the end of the world will be in May constitutes its’ buyer’s second guess. Read more →
In times of tragedy, a glimpse into our culture Bob Collins January 21, 2011, 12:33 PM Jan 21, 2011 2 Why do we process tragic events by invoking divine intervention? Read more →
Catholics and condoms Bob Collins December 21, 2010, 1:20 PM Dec 21, 2010 11 The Vatican has clarified Pope Benedict XVI ‘s comments on the use of condoms. Read more →
Wisconsin jeweler urges diamond purchases before Second Coming Bob Collins November 30, 2010, 3:27 PM Nov 30, 2010 4 The holiday season is over-the-top season for jewelry store advertising. There’s still a lot of the holiday season left to go, but a Superior, Wisconsin jeweler has already won this year’s award for most-memorable TV commercial. Read more →
One Picture: The pilgrimage Bob Collins November 18, 2010, 12:01 PM Nov 18, 2010 3 A photographic look at the hajj. Read more →
Controversies surrounding the controversy Bob Collins September 23, 2010, 1:07 PM Sep 23, 2010 8 Does the Catholic Church have the legal right to weigh in on political issues? Read more →
The Exodus explained Bob Collins September 21, 2010, 2:17 PM Sep 21, 2010 2 Researchers have released a study that says the Red Sea could’ve been parted by the wind. Read more →
Religion’s influence Bob Collins September 15, 2010, 12:22 PM Sep 15, 2010 15 More people are saying religion is losing its influence on American life. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Read more →
The other side of the story Bob Collins September 10, 2010, 3:36 PM Sep 10, 2010 2 Two Muslim men go on a car ride and find a welcoming nation. There’s a special shout-out to you, North Dakota. Read more →
You Are: The burning of the Quran Bob Collins September 7, 2010, 1:35 PM Sep 7, 2010 17 You are the editor of a major news organization. How do you cover the event if you cover it at all? Read more →