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The Twelve Tribes of American Politics in the 2008 Election

Understanding the twelve religious voting blocs in America may be key to unlocking the 2008 election.

Related Topics: Politics, Election 2008, Campaign, Barack Obama, John Mccain, Conservative, voting age population, Social Issues, Moderate, Foreign Policy, biblical literalists, Ideology, government services, Traditional Marriage

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In Praise of the Staycation

In Praise of the Staycation From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People

Related Topics: Inspiration, Chicken Soup For The Soul, Home, staycation, dining room, Triumph Number, wed, graduate school tuitions, singing nonsense songs, dining room table, Parents, airline information

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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.

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'What Would
Jesus Buy?'

A nominee for Best Spiritual Documentary in the 2008 Beliefnet Film Awards

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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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There's Nothing Romantic About Terrorists

Empathizing with antiheroes may be O.K. for the movies, but it's a dangerous game for the real world.

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With Arms Wide Open

Islam teaches us that we should want for others what we want for ourselves. So we must pursue an open-door immigration policy.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Immigration, Immigrant, open door immigration policy, immigration reform, Muslims, work conditions immigrants, Hispanics, immigration reform debate, Economy, immigration dilemmas

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Crunchy Con

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

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Should We Welcome the Stranger?

As the debate in Congress on illegal immigration heats up, religious Americans are taking a stand on both sides of the issue.

Related Topics: Faiths, Immigration, Government, Religious, legal status, immigration reform, Liberal religious activists, Law, immigration activists, immigration isnt, government relations

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Abraham Lincoln's God

President Lincoln emancipated the slaves not because of politics, but because he'd made a 'deal with the Almighty.'

Related Topics: Faiths