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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, mdash, Buddhist, Government, Human Rights, military junta, Burmas, Military, rubber bands, monastic meditation retreats, American military presence

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An Olive Branch
from Muslims to Jews

Can a letter from the world Muslim community to Jewish leaders proposing good-faith dialogue really help? Akbar Ahmed says yes.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Letter, Dialogue, young generation, World, religious conflict, Global Warming, relations center, Muslim, means let things, verses talk

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This is What Muslims Do

Can a true Muslim be fully American as well? In his new book, Muslim activist Eboo Patel makes that case through his life story.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslim, Young People, Politics, radical politics, anti pluralist movements, Religious, Muslims, brilliant youth organizer, religious faith, Eboo Patel

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Mainstream Music, Muslim Style

Musician Dawud Wharnsby melds Islamic spirituality into inspiring mainstream music. This is an artist you'll want on your iPod.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam

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Spring Cleaning Your Spirit

Related Topics: Health, Life, dead matter, pruning, American Peace Activist, Periodic pruning isnt, Spirit, Growth, pruning helps, Peace Pilgrim, life force

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Is Art Mightier Than War?

John Cusack on Hitler, politics and his new movie 'Max.'

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, Politics, Art, art reaches peoples, Max Rothman, Aesthetics, struggling young artist, politics dont question, Movie, Hitler, peace activist

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Fifteen Fall Books for Kids

Having homework doesn't mean children should stop reading for fun. Here are our favorite kids' books for the fall season.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Books, Child, Prayer, young readers, mothers catering business, Book, mealtime prayer, homemade challah bread, best selling adult book, letter prayers, illus

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Bill Moyers: Faith & Reason

In his latest PBS series, the veteran journalist talks to writers about faith, reason, and religious conflicts around the world.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Tv, Fundamentalism, Mind, Politics, Civil Rights, religious believers, Religion, secular democracy, Prime Minister, Fundamentalist, human experience

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Crunchy Con

Rod Dreher blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

Related Topics: Blogs, Conservative, Church, Religious, i, Catholic, Family, War, Political, Religious Conservatives, Religious Right