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An Altar of My Own

Despite my teenaged rebellion, I've come to embrace my father's way of worshipping and even set up my own home altar.

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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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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Loose Canon Archive: May 2005

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

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Swami Uptown Archive: February 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Loose Canon Archive: February 2005

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

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Are Hindu Attitudes Towards Race Skin-Deep?

It's high time for Hindus to renounce a holdover of the caste system: the belief that fair skin is better than dark skin.

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Loose Canon Archive: December 2004

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

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Your Night Journeys

In our dark times, a piece of ourselves comes to an end. We must find meaning in that darkness.

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