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Wabi Sabi Spirituality

Perfect in imperfection, bittersweet solitude--and an unexpected connection to Jesus' values

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Creating 'The Manga Bible': Interview with Akin

A very unique Bible is available right now that combines familiar Sunday School stories with Japanese anime.

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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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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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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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'Babel'

Nominee: Best Spiritual Film of 2006

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Bringing East and West Together

Hindu-American teens discuss their dual identity

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The Mahabharata and Me

Though it's a massive text, I owe much of my relationship with the Mahabharata to movies and TV shows dramatizing the epic.

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Wabi-Sabi

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