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The Twelve Tribes of American Politics in the 2008 Election

Understanding the twelve religious voting blocs in America may be key to unlocking the 2008 election.

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A former monk seeks a new path—and meets Shirley MacLaine and a handful of mystics along the way.

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Scientology Silent Birth: 'It's A Natural Thing'

The Rev. John Carmichael of the Church of Scientology explains why his religion frowns on talking during labor and delivery.

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God's Country by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster

The ghost of William Jennings Bryan smiles on Aiken, S.C. -- where the debate between evolution and creationism still rages

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Raising Kids Outside Traditional Religion

Beliefnet members discuss the challenge of bringing up children in families where religion is not cut-and-dried.

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Plain Folk and Plain Talk

An expert on Pennsylvania Mennonites explains their views on native son Floyd Landis' truth-telling woes.

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Brother Joseph

Unlike many Mormons, I can't get on the Joseph Smith veneration bandwagon. But I still deeply appreciate this complex man.

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