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Should Preachers Like Mike Huckabee Run for Public Office?

A Unitarian minister says Americans have always been wary of electing 'reverend politicians,' and for good reason.

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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.

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Abortion Clash Difficult for Ridge

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Why Black Theology Makes Sense

Obama's pastor's ideas sound racist, but the Bible emphasizes that each ethnic group has a special mission to the world.

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"Black Theology?" It's Not as Farfetched as It Seems

Obama's pastor's ideas sound racist, but the Bible emphasizes that each ethnic group has a special mission to the world.

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Abortion Is Not the Only Catholic Issue

Catholic voters should consider other issues, such as war and social justice, where church teaching is adamant.

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Jerusalem Diary: A Mission to Heal

A Muslim surgeon chronicles his two-week trip to the holy land, where he will work with kids and get to the heart of religion.

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Evangelicals Sour on Politics

A new Beliefnet survey reveals why many born-again Christians have cooled on Republicans and political fray.

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Back to Where We Once Belonged

Religious conservatives want the old-time religion in the public square, but that doesn't mean they're pushing theocracy.

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Why We Need to Debate Torture

Real life requires us to decide between evils, says Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz.

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