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'Amazing Grace': Exclusive Clip

The movie, opening 2/23, tells the story of William Wilberforce, who was instrumental in ending slavery in the British empire.

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Where Did Heaven
Come From?

The idea that Christians go to heaven upon dying isn't found in the oldest books in the New Testament, such as the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Mark. In this excerpt from the new book The Evolution of God , Robert Wright suggests that early Christianity adopted the idea from a competing religion in the Roman Empire.

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Amazing Grace Splash page

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Islamic Culture at 300 Years Per Hour

A new PBS documentary brings Islam and its empire to your living room with historical reenactments, costumes, and interviews.

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Loving Your Enemies

What Martin Luther King Jr. preached about 'words lifted to cosmic proportions.'

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Remembering the Faith Figures Who Died in 2007

The preachers, spiritual leaders, and artists we bid farewell to this year.

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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.

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