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Shinto

Learn the basics about Shinto, a prehistoric religious tradition indigenous to Japan with a wordview that has become center to Japanese culture and nation identity.

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President Carter: God's Grace Saves Everyone

What role does God's grace play in our lives? "My own personal belief," says former President Jimmy Carter, "is one of God's forgiveness and God's grace."

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Father Albert Cutie: God's Plan for Us

Television host and Catholic priest Father Albert Cutie says that no one is here by mistake. Our role is to discover what God wants us to do with the gifts he has given us. Editor's Note: Father Albert Cutie recorded this video for Beliefnet several years ago. Recently, he was placed on leave after photographs of the priest with a woman on a beach were published in a magazine.

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Ernie Hudson: A Voice of Faith

The veteran actor, currently of NBC's "Heroes" and known for past roles in "Ghostbusters" and HBO's "Oz," talks about his new audio Bible project and his issues with how spirituality is portrayed on "Heroes."

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Remembering the Faith Figures Who Died in 2007

The preachers, spiritual leaders, and artists we bid farewell to this year.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

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