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Creating 'Narnia'

C.S. Lewis's stepson describes how the Chronicles of Narnia came to be--and the legacy his stepfather left him, and all of us.

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'Mister Rogers Saved My Marriage'

TV's Fred Rogers prayed for me during a difficult time. And his prayers were effective.

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Is Religion 'Built Upon Lies'?

Best-selling atheist Sam Harris and pro-religion blogger Andrew Sullivan debate God, faith, and fundamentalism.

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Read Your Way Into Narnia

A spate of new books offer windows--from the biographical to the spiritual--into the fantastic world of C.S. Lewis.

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Can Play Heal?

Beloved children's writer Katherine Paterson talks about fantasy and play in the Oscar-nominated movie 'Finding Neverland.'

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C.S. Lewis: The 'Reluctant Convert'

A gift for writing, a fateful motorcycle ride, and a fascination with joy made C.S. Lewis into the writer we still love today.

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The Wardrobe in the Classroom

Even though it's a Christian allegory, the Chronicles of Narnia are taught in U.S. public schools without controversy--mostly.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Idol Chatter Archive: October 2005

Beliefnet's daily weblog of religion and spirituality in pop culture.

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How Meditation Can Lead You to Love

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

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