St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC has supported a sister parish, schools, and a music program in Haiti for three decades, and it has sponsored many work trips to Haiti. Watch members of the church talk about their long partnership with Haiti and listen to them share their thoughts about the suffering and destruction there.

Engaged Buddhism means "you must confront social suffering," says Thai scholar and activist Sulak Sivaraksa, "and people suffer now because of the environment."

Watch more of Bob Abernethy's January 15, 2010 interview with Jim Wallis about the economy, values, and financial reform.

The financial crisis is a moral crisis, says religious leader Jim Wallis, and repairing the economy will require a moral reawakening. His new book called "Rediscovering Values" urges moral as well as economic reforms.

Because of the many Haitians in the US and Haiti's proximity to the US, and because of the overwhelming needs, all over this country there are people with personal connections to the tragedy. Watch a conversation with our managing editor Kim Lawton who has grandparents who were missionaries in Haiti and parents who did short-term mission work there.

"I think King would make a case for the principles and practices of nonviolence even in settling disputes between nations," says Cheryl Sanders, professor of Christian ethics at Howard University School of Divinity and senior pastor at Third Street Church of God in Washington, DC.

Many American Muslim groups say while they are concerned about security, they are still worried that their community is being unfairly targeted by what they call "religious profiling." Watch our conversation with Salam Al-Marayati, executive director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Los Angeles.

In South Philadelphia, a funeral director who has buried many young gunshot victims tries to teach neighborhood teenagers the toll of death.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, founded in Nigeria, is expanding its missionary network in North America.

Watch a panel of reporters discuss the most significant religion and ethics news from the past year in this special annual feature.

Correspondent Kim Lawton highlights some of the key religion news stories from the past year in this special annual feature.

Hundreds of young people from Southeast Washington, DC have participated in the faith-based programs at this former crack house.

Matisyahu burst onto the music scene in 2004 as something of a novelty: an observant Orthodox Jew who sang reggae songs about his faith. But now, with a Grammy nomination and two gold albums, Matisyahu has earned critical acclaim as well. He says his music is a reflection of his spirituality.

"It is much easier for God to get through our defenses when we're in a wilderness," says John Lionberger, an ordained minister. He leads kayak and canoe trips for people seeking a spiritual awakening in nature.

A growing number of houses of worship are holding special services during the holidays to help people cope with anxiety, grief, depression, and sadness.

Matisyahu is a critically-acclaimed Hasidic Jewish rapper and reggae singer. He performed at the historic 6th & I Synagogue in Washington, DC and spoke with correspondent Kim Lawton about his music and his faith.

Watch our photo slideshow showing scenes at Washington National Cathedral as the Cathedral Choir prepare for a recent performance of Handel's "Messiah."

Some churches are struggling in these difficult economic times as they face layoffs, foreclosure, distress sales, and other signs of serious financial trouble.

John Carlson, associate director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University, continues to discuss the moral and political implications of the war in Afghanistan.

Watch John Carlson, associate director of Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, talk about President Obama's Afghanistan speech and the ethical implications of a new Afghanistan strategy.