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Sarah Palin's Bold Faith

In an excerpt from his new biography of the Republican vice presidential candidate, author Mark Joseph says Sarah Palin is a Christian who believes in signs and wonders.

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Why the Church is the Conscience of the State

The church can't replace the state, but can point the way to justice. An excerpt from new book 'The Great Awakening.'

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Bono: The Beliefnet Interview

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Lay Ministers: A Case of
Misplaced Priorities

The bishops ought to be focusing on the things that lay people can do outside, not inside, church buildings.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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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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Live Chat with LA Cardinal Roger Mahony

Transcript of Beliefnet's February 20 online chat with the leader of America's largest Catholic diocese.

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An Inside Look at Voice of the Faithful

Why does a 'non-ideological' group invite ultraliberals to instruct its members?

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Memo to Lazy Lay Catholics: Wake Up

The activism has to start now. Catholics cannot remain passive and simply hope to pray their way to a healthier church.

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Pope Hopefuls

Everyone assumes that John Paul II's successor will be a conservative. Don't bet on it.

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