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On Fire!

During a recent ecumenical gathering, a secretary rushed in shouting, "The building is on fire!" The Methodists gathered in the corner and prayed. The Baptists cried, "Where is the water?"

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15 Green Spiritual Leaders

These men and women represent many different religions, but they're all spreading the eco-gospel.

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As Ecumenical Relations Mature, So May the NCC

Will the 50-year-old ecumenical body shut down--only to reappear in an expanded form including Catholics, evangelicals and more?

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Coffin and His Contemporaries

William Sloane Coffin was a link in the long chain of America's great Protestant prophetic voices.

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Vatican Statement on Catholic Supremacy 'Could Affect Ecumenical Progress'

Declaration says other denominations 'not churches in the proper sense'

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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.

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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.

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