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Red Priests

In a turbulent era, some clergymen tried to reconcile Orthodox Christianity with Bolshevism.

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Sts. Cyril and Methodius (d. 869; d. 884)

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The Pontiff in Winter

John Paul was a human being who ran the papacy as if he were Superman. But a Superman has no place in the Church.

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Orthodoxy: Unbruised by the Culture Wars

Why aren't Orthodox Christians fighting over gay marriage, women priests, and more? Because we accept the wisdom of the past.

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Loose Canon Archive: September 2004

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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The Pope and the Papacy: Questions and Answers

In the aftermath of Pope John Paul II's death, Beliefnet responds to readers' questions about the leader of the Catholic Church.

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Forging a Bond Over Chechnya

Unlike the Moscow government, the Russian military and Orthodox Church openly call the Chechen war a campaign against Islam

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Outsourcing Prayers

Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs in the West are saving money and trouble by sending their worship needs abroad.

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What Do Conservative Episcopalians Really Want?

What we really want is a realignment of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.

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

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