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A Muslim in a Strange Land

My trip to Egypt taught me an important lesson: Sometimes living in a non-Muslim society makes you a better Muslim.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Religion, non Muslim society, Prayer, warm feeling, special spiritual things, greeting, majority non Muslim society, Egypt, Peace, religions rules

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Leonardo: His Faith, His Art

His name graces the title of 'The Da Vinci Code,' but what did he believe? And what's with the paintings mentioned in the story?

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, The Da Vinci Code, mdash, Art, Ser Piero da Vinci, leonardos, Virgin, religious art, secret societies, botanical symbolism, Painting, soft bodies

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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.

Related Topics: Faiths, Jews, Russian Jews, Synagogue, American rabbis, Endangered Jews, Judaism, Religious Life, young professionals opportunities, Russian populations, Rabbi

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Moustapha Akkad: A Martyr in Amman

The terror attacks in Jordan took the life of a filmmaker who used his fame to set the record straight on Islam's true message.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Arab, Arab World, Moustapha Akkad, Message, hotel bombings, Arabic press editorials, Arab literati, bombings, London based pan Arab al Quds

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Jon Voight on John Paul

The actor discusses what it's like to portray one of the most beloved--and most recorded--figures in recent history.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, Religion, Suffering, person, physical suffering, people person, Networks Pope Special, Pope, Pope John Paul, Actor, alone he cant talk

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The World Mourns

Religious and political figures respond to the death of Pope John Paul II.

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, human, Peace, Human Rights, Reform Judaism, world leaders, World, Hindu American Foundation, Religious Liberty Commission, Catholic Relief Services, Commitment

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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