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Bob Nylen, Beliefnet's Beloved Co-Founder

Remembering a man of great integrity, humor, love, and bravery.

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How Democrats Lost Their Religion. (It's Not Just the Republicans' Fault.)

Democrats can't win back religious voters without understanding how they lost them. An excerpt from 'The Party Faithful.'

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Do Non-Christians Go to Heaven?

Peter J. Gomes explains why he believes God is bigger, and more generous, than some Christians imagine.

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Why Orthodox Men Love Church

Many men may not love church, but Orthodox men do. Frederica Matthewes-Green asks them why.

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The Surprising Message Behind 'God Is Love'

Benedict XVI's first encyclical sets the tone for his pontificate--and may raise eyebrows among liberal and conservatives alike

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Love, Pope, Church, Conventional Wisdom, lofty idea, controversial Swiss theologian, Encyclical, controversial church teachings, essential encounter, defining characteristic

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Unhappy Marriage? Wait a Few Years

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Sakyong Mipham: King of His World

The Tibetan lama--also a golfer, marathon runner, and sharp dresser--on why worldly success is compatible with spiritual growth.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Teaching, Meditation, king, renowned meditation teacher, Mind, teaching meditation, Meditation Centers, conventional spiritual journey, World, meditation retreats

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Paul's Unconventional Wisdom

The Apostle Paul gets mixed press, but his most important messages parallel the teachings of Jesus.

Related Topics: Faiths

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Therese's Depression Journey

A blog chronicling the daily spiritual journey of life with depression and anxiety.

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The Crusade Against Religion

The battle between naturalists and supernaturalists.

Related Topics: Community, Religion, Atheist, Dennett, Faith, sacred beliefs, primitive nature, philosopher, Atheism, awkward positions nonfundamentalists, mildest religious liberals