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Rahm Emanuel's Judaism Through His Rabbi's Eyes

Rabbi Asher Lopatin talks with Beliefnet about the religious observance of the White House chief of staff.

Related Topics: Judaism, Rahm Emanuel, President Obama, Barack Obama, Israel, Chief of Staff, Alana B. Elias Kornfeld

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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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Obama's Faith: Rumor vs. Reality

Beliefnet answers your questions about Barack Obama's faith, including rumors about Islam, his church, and his upbringing.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Election 08, Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Muslim, Muslim Rumors, rumor, anti Semitic statements, black supremacist church, active member, Faith Life, Church

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An Olive Branch
from Muslims to Jews

Can a letter from the world Muslim community to Jewish leaders proposing good-faith dialogue really help? Akbar Ahmed says yes.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Letter, Dialogue, young generation, World, religious conflict, Global Warming, relations center, Muslim, means let things, verses talk

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Tom Cruise, Scientology Fundamentalist

Sure, it's creepy to watch the actor extol the virtues of his faith. But let's not judge all Scientologists by one extremist.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Celebrity Interviews Profiles, Cruise, Religion, Scientology, passionate car salesman talk, Scientologists, Vice-President, fascinating train wreck, special missionary zeal, Technology, meaning theyve

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Say Yes to Circumcision

A pediatrician and female mohel on the advantages of circumcision.

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