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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.

Related Topics: Politics, Election 2008, Campaign, Barack Obama, John Mccain, Conservative, voting age population, Social Issues, Moderate, Foreign Policy, biblical literalists, Ideology, government services, Traditional Marriage

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Searching for an Inclusive Islam

Eight years after "Muslim bad girl" Asra Nomani began her battle with her Morgantown, West Virginia mosque for women's equality, she wonders when her dream for an inclusive Islam will be realized. For Nomani, the struggle continues.

Related Topics: Islam, Islamic Extremism, Faiths & Practices, American Muslim, American Muslims, Mohammed, Mosque, Muslim, Muslim American

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Harriet Miers' Christian Roots

Her church screens Focus on the Family films, and has anti-abortion literature in the vestibule--but what does that mean?

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Fertility of the Spirit

The healing power of Beltane is that it celebrates sexuality for its own sake.

Related Topics: Health, Physical Health, Menopause, Fertility, Sex, womens sexuality, Sexuality, dont wake, healing power, Beltane, things rise againAnd, sexual powerThe night, bold female sexuality

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What Does It Mean to be Anglican?

In a Bronx parish, recent divisions in the Episcopal Church are troubling, but the openly gay priest and his church members from the West Indies and Africa remain comfortable as part of the Anglican Communion.

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What's Going on in the Anglican Communion?

Despite the headlines, the Episcopal Church crisis has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power.

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New Museum Says Creation, Science Go Hand-in-Hand

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How Africa's Churches Are Changing Christianity

Grappling with everything from disease to evil spirits to polygamy, African churches are vibrant and growing.

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Who Was William Wilberforce?

Inspired by his faith, Wilberforce, subject of the movie 'Amazing Grace,' waged a decades-long battle to end slavery in Britain.

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