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Shinto

Learn the basics about Shinto, a prehistoric religious tradition indigenous to Japan with a wordview that has become center to Japanese culture and nation identity.

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Remembering the Faith Figures Who Died in 2007

The preachers, spiritual leaders, and artists we bid farewell to this year.

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Top 10 Most Empowering Women on TV Today

From Liz Lemon of "30 Rock" to Betty Suarez of "Ugly Betty," today's TV women are strong, talented, self-assured, and absolutely central to their shows. Here are the 10 female TV characters who empower us the most.

Related Topics: Greys Anatomy, Heroes, Lost, The Closer, Ugly Betty, Beliefnet Celebrities And Entertainment, Celebrities, Positive Role Models, The Simpsons, TV, Saving Grace, Entertainment, Entertainment Galleries

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11 Memorable Movie Nuns

The top movie nuns, from Julie Andrews' Maria from "The Sound of Music" to Meryl Streep's Sister Aloysius Beauview in "Doubt."

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What Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Believe

Central tenets of this faith, based on the questions in the Belief-O-Matic quiz.

Related Topics: Faiths, Latter-Day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, God, Sin, Latter day Saints Mormon, Heaven, Saints Mormon Section, Section Mormon Discussions, Faith, Earth, Physical

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The Emerald's Allure

Is green the color of heaven and the angels? Green has significant, spiritual meanings--in nature, in various faiths and cultures, and even in the Wizard of Oz.

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Crusading for Modern Islamic Art

Beyond calligraphy, geometric designs and classic Islamic poetry, there's Wajahat Ali, who with his new play "The Domestic Crusaders" is rewriting the book on what is modern Islamic art.

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Creating 'The Manga Bible': Interview with Akin

A very unique Bible is available right now that combines familiar Sunday School stories with Japanese anime.

Related Topics: Manga Bible, Bible, Jesus, Christianity, Christian, Faiths and Prayer, Bible Interpretation, Bible Illuminated, Bible Reading, Bible Translation, Bible Translations, Bible Zines

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The Most Optimistic Guy in Hollywood

Actor Michael J. Fox talks to Beliefnet about his battle with Parkinson's disease, why he looks at life more spiritually now, and how he stays optimistic and grateful.

Related Topics: Entertainment, TV, Celebrities, Books, Optimism, Inspiration, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Michael J. Fox, Happiness, dont, parkinsons, itll burn, Physical, disease research, Power, degenerative brain disease, thats, teaching theyve, Experience