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Sam Brownback: Religion in American Politics

Former Republican presidential candidate Sam Brownback says that Americans expect people to have religious faith but that some have come to see faith as a sinister, manipulative force.

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Beliefnet features interviews and profiles of your favorite music artists and bands, and offers the latest music news, album reviews, music commentary, giveaways, and more.

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Learn more about the Nation of Islam, a religion founded by Wallace D. Fard to raise the moral, social, and economic standing of non-whites. With Malcolm X as one of its controversial heroes (he later broke with NOI to join mainstream Islam), the Nation of Islam has a rich history in the United States. Beliefnet offers a breakdown of wh at NOI is, how it differs from Islam, who its main founders are, and other essays and blog posts.

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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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American Muslims Denouncing Terrorism

Every few months another story hits the news: Terrorist plot uncovered, Muslims implicated. Since the tragedy of 9/11, Muslims have remained under intense scrutiny, and more than a few Americans have called the religion "evil." People still wonder: Why aren't Muslims saying--or doing--enough to condemn terrorism and violence? Is Islam really a religion of violence?

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The Founding Faith Archive

The controversial new book about the Founding Fathers and the birth of religious freedom

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STEVEN WALDMAN -- Editor-in-Chief, President and Co-Founder Before starting Beliefnet, he was National Editor of US News & World Report, National Correspondent for Newsweek in the Washington bureau and editor of the Washington Monthly...

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