American Morning

Tune in at 6am Eastern for all the news you need to start your day.
March 30th, 2009
10:00 AM ET

Inside a polygamist sect

Oprah Winfrey looks at life inside a polygamist compound. Jason Carroll reports.
Oprah Winfrey looks at life inside a polygamist compound. Jason Carroll reports.

Twelve months ago authorities raided a secretive polygamist sect in Texas.

The story captivated the nation, and one year later the members of the sect are talking to the queen of daytime talk, Oprah Winfrey.

Watch


Filed under: Controversy • Religion
March 24th, 2009
10:00 AM ET

Churches hit by recession

Churches across the country are struggling with the recession. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Churches across the country are struggling with the recession. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

We've heard about bailouts for banks and homeowners.

But what about churches?

Nobody is talking about such an idea. But churches are also being hit hard by the recession. Houses of worship are having trouble completing projects. And some are even going under.

Watch


Filed under: Economy • Religion
March 12th, 2009
12:00 PM ET

"Great Sex, God's Way"

The pastor of a rural Alabama church is preaching the gospel of "great sex"... And as you might imagine not everyone in the community is saying "amen."

He's using billboards with the message "Great Sex: God's Way" to promote his sermons. Jerry Lawson, pastor of the "Daystar" church in Good Hope, Alabama joined us live from Birmingham.

Watch


Filed under: Religion
newer posts »