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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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The Fallacy of the Selfish Gene

The 'selfish gene' notion plays to our prurient interests, but it fails to explain the biology behind love and altruism.

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How Meditation Can Lead You to Love

Beliefnet editor Amy Cunningham blogs about being a 'Spiritual Mom'

Related Topics: Holistic Living, Food, Meditation, Children, Spiritual, Family, voice, im, youre, refined foods, Spiritual Practice

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Be Like an Ant

In times of financial struggle, the Bible teaches us to follow the example of a tiny insect.

Related Topics: Inspiration, Christian Inspiration, ant, storehouse, Ants work, tiny insect, Life, Storehouse Principle, Winter, Build storehouses, Ants dont, Prosperity

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9/11: Why We Still Have to Talk About It

Two years later, the 9/11 attacks provoke Americans to reflect on some big questions about faith and the human spirit.

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Is Science a 'Satisfying Replacement' for Religion? A Conversation with E.O. Wilson

The Pulitzer prize-winning author and sociobiologist dicusses creation myths, evolution, free will, and his Baptist upbringing.

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''Admit It, You Are a Jewish Spy''

The author, American press attaché when the U.S. embassy in Iran was seized, had ten seconds to respond.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism, Jewish, Terrorists, Iranian press, American press, Hostage, sadistic young men, holding automatic weapons, Jew, American hostages, Iranian press corps

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Buddhism at Bedtime

A Buddhist father rounds up the wealth of dharma books for kids--and finds there's still plenty of room on the bookshelf.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Book, Buddhist, Handling Lifes, Wisdom, plum tree, line drawings, Story, enchanting Asian stories, companion coloring book

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What Good Is Religion?

From an evolutionary standpoint, religious behavior is pointless. Why do humans waste time, money, even their lives on it?

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There's More to Life Than Competing

The Olympic ski jumper discovers that thrills are not enough.

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