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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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Reactions to Pledge Ruling

Organizational statements and press releases about the court decision that Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional

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From Genesis to Revelation: The Story, the Secret, and Adventures in Missing the Point

A guided journal for the inquisitive Christian

Related Topics: Inspiration, Christian Inspiration, God, Creation, Story, biblical narrative, Biblical, faith community, biblical story, Life, Christian Faith, journaling experience

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Should We Welcome the Stranger?

As the debate in Congress on illegal immigration heats up, religious Americans are taking a stand on both sides of the issue.

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Was the American Revolution a Biblically Justified Act?

A New Testament examination of the Founding Fathers' motives

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Few Saving Graces in 'Da Vinci'

La Shawn Barber blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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People of Faith Rally for Darfur

Six perspectives on why Jews, Christians, and Muslims have joined forces to rally for an end to genocide in Darfur.

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A Muslim Lawyer's Defense of Publishing the Muhammad Cartoons

I am as offended by the caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad as other Muslims, but I must fight for First Amendment rights.

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Black Churches Taking Lead on Pressing Sudan Issue

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Spring Break With Reality; Judas Tells All

Kathy Shaidle blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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