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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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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

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Judaism

Beliefnet offers complete coverage of Judaism, Jewish life, and the issues that concern contemporary Jews. Windows and Doors, our blog by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield on politics and pop culture, tips and tools to improve Jewish spirituality, Jewish conversion, video inspiration from prominent American Jewish teachers and spiritual leaders from the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, and Jewish Renewal movements, instructional Jewish observance videos from our Modern Jewish Mom, coverage of Israel and the Middle East conflict, and Jewish holiday coverage. The Judaism page also offers ways for Jews to find and debate each other or ask questions about being Jewish on our Community.

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Beliefnet's weblog of religion and spirituality in the news and on the internet

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From Soviet to Spiritual

Russian Jews, many atheists when they arrived in the U.S., are forging their own paths into religious life.

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American Jewry's Pre-Adolescence

In this annivesary year, two scions of Jewish literature imagine American Jewry in the 30s and 40s.

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Watch Clip: 'Inglourious Basterds' (Warning: Explicit Language)

In this clip from Quentin Tarantino's upcoming World War II movie, the leader of a group of Jewish-American soldiers who hunt and kill Nazis (Brad Pitt), interrogates a German to find out information about nearby Nazis. The film releases Aug 21, 2009.

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Native American Jew

A young Jewish man calls his mother and says, "Mom, I'm bringing home a wonderful woman I want to marry...

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Top Ten Religious Moments on 'American Idol'

It all starts with the title: something called "American Idol" is bound to be religious. And indeed, Fox's megahit is all about worshiping new idols, converting the masses, and keeping the faith in our favorite contestants.

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