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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

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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

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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

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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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'I'm Embarrassed By the Church, But I Love It'

John Shelby Spong, the outspoken former bishop of Newark, says he wants to transform the faith, not give it up.

Related Topics: Faiths

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Disagreeing in the Service of God

Jews and Christians need one another, argues an esteemed Orthodox rabbi in his latest book.

Related Topics: Faiths, Religion, Christianity, Judaism, God, Jews, Christians, covenantal relationship, healing medicine, valid religion, human

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Why Evangelicals Are Bolting the GOP

A growing number of evangelicals see the Republicans ignoring their values and find the Democrats eager to welcome them in.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Evangelical, Bible, literacy bill, Global Warming, brinson, state house, Public Schools, Religious Voters, conservative evangelicals

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Reporter's Notebook: 2006 Episcopal General Convention

Three years after the consecration of openly gay bishop Gene Robinson, the Episcopal Church gathers to debate the implications.

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'The Prince of Kosher Gospel'

Joshua Nelson creates a new sound by infusing Jewish liturgical music with gospel beats.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism, Alana B. Elias Kornfeld

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