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Bringing East and West Together

Hindu-American teens discuss their dual identity

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Scholar Finds American Indian Roots to Gospel Music

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Being Catholic--and Staying Native American

A burgeoning movement is encouraging American Indian Catholics to combine their native culture with their faith

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'Not My Father's Hajj'

Shahed Amanullah explores the spiritual significance of the Hajj in the age of cell phones and Cinnabon.

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Taking Off My Hijab

I put on a headscarf because I felt God wanted me to cover up. But then I wondered if it was really required of me.

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What Hindus Think About Apu

Some are offended; others are amused and unfazed. But everyone's paying attention.

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St. Katharine Drexel (1858-1955)

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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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Summer Movie Wrap-Up

This month: 'Stardust,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' 'Milarepa,' 'Facing the Giants,' and 'Underdog.'

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