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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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Sacred Samskaras: Hindu Rites of Passage

Samskaras--Hinduism's answer to the sacraments--sanctify life's transitions from birth to death.

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'She Only Knew How to Love'

As I watched my autistic daughter go out onto a baseball field, spinning and laughing, I relished the beauty of the moment.

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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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Green Burials: Opting for Eco-Friendly Graves

Advocates of natural burial say eco-graves return the body to nature. By contrast, modern cemeteries seem toxic.

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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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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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Religion Etiquette: The Case of the Christian Coworker

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

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Bush Nominates Roberts for Chief Justice

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Loose Canon Archive: January 2005

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

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