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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.

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Healing Troubled Kids

A woman once held captive in a Japanese prison camp finds meaning in helping incarcerated youth.

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Sinead O'Connor's Act of Love

The controversial singer talks about her new album 'Theology' and why she ripped up that photo of Pope John Paul II on TV.

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Mother Kali, Much Maligned

From 'The Temple of Doom' to 'Footballer's Wives,' movies and TV shows unfairly portray the goddess as a blood-thirsty demoness.

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The Pagans of 'Rome'

The HBO series, entering its second season, explores the Romans' oft-ignored devotion to their many different gods.

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Christians and the War on Terror

Solutions for the "war on terror" from a Christian perspective.

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Afghans: Taliban Take Control of Two Towns

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Torture's Medical Accomplices

Dr. Steven Miles explains how the war on terror led healers to become conspirators in prisoner abuse and torture.

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Spring Break With Reality; Judas Tells All

Kathy Shaidle blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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