denomination

BELIEFNET.COM PAGE

Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Leader, african american, religious leaders, affordable housing, Women, spiritual values, best selling author, spiritual leaders, Social

ARTICLE

Harriet Miers' Christian Roots

Her church screens Focus on the Family films, and has anti-abortion literature in the vestibule--but what does that mean?

Related Topics: News, Politics, Conservative, restorationist, conservative restorationists, Biblical Inerrancy, Denomination, anti abortion literature, conservative restorationist hostility, Tradition, American religious tradition, liberal denomination

ARTICLE

What Conservative Protestants Believe

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

Related Topics: Faiths, Protestant, Protestantism, Protestants, Christianity, Conservative Christian, God, Conservative Protestants Protestant, Suffering, Denomination, Protestants Protestant Section, Sin, Faith, Evangelical Christian Message, Section Evangelical Christian

GALLERY

Who's Who: Fallen Religious Leaders

Beliefnet's gallery of fallen religious leaders including Father Alberto Cutié, the beloved Cuban-American leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, who shocked his followers when paparazzi photos showed him kissing and cuddling a woman on the beach and Ted Haggard, the evangelical leader of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, who admitted he was guilty of "sexual immorality" and had purchased methamphetamine from a gay prostitute.

Related Topics: Ted Haggard, Father Albert Cutié, Community, Money, Prison, offense, Abuse Scandal, extravagant lifestyle, Leader, boarding schools, donation money, yoga center

GALLERY

Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

GALLERY

Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations