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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.

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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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Rick Warren on His Saddleback Summit with McCain and Obama

The Purpose-Driven pastor assesses the nominees' performances, knocks Democratic faith outreach, and denies McCain had a leg up.

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Sarah Palin's Bold Faith

In an excerpt from his new biography of the Republican vice presidential candidate, author Mark Joseph says Sarah Palin is a Christian who believes in signs and wonders.

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Rahm Emanuel's Judaism Through His Rabbi's Eyes

Rabbi Asher Lopatin talks with Beliefnet about the religious observance of the White House chief of staff.

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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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