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Michael Jackson's Death: Does Fame Trump Faith?

While Michael Jackson's death could highlight funeral rituals associated with a particular faith, it may ultimately demonstrate the power of celebrity as a new kind of sacred.

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Religion Etiquette

Beliefnet's guide to dealing with relgion during weddings, baby rituals, holidays, funerals, and more.

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What's Next at the Vatican Following Pope's Death

A detailed description of the process of electing a new pope.

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Portrait of the Hugging Saint

In 'Darshan, The Embrace,' director Jan Kounen investigates the territory of the sublime for a portrait of Ammachi.

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Loose Canon Archive: April 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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At the Side of a Dying Person

What Tibetan Buddhist tradition can teach us about the profound privilege of caring for someone who is approaching death.

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Lutheran Funeral Rites for Rehnquist to Be Held at Catholic Cathedral

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Nepalese Hindu Leader Murdered by Maoist Rebels

Hindus throughout Nepal and beyond mourn the assassination of Pundit Narayan Prasad Pokharel, sage and social activist.

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Religion Etiquette: The Case of the Christian Coworker

Plus: Jewish naming ceremonies, Hindu funerals, and Protestant weddings in Catholic churches

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The Pope and the Papacy: Questions and Answers

In the aftermath of Pope John Paul II's death, Beliefnet responds to readers' questions about the leader of the Catholic Church.

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