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The Jewel in the Ballot Box: Electing a New Dalai Lama

A Tibetan weighs in on His Holiness' idea of a non-reincarnated predecessor.

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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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The Enemy Among Us

Dinesh D'Souza explains why he believes the cultural left in America is responsible for 9/11.

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Envisioning California

A writer examines the eccentic spiritual roots of his rootless home state.

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Is Religion 'Built Upon Lies'?

Best-selling atheist Sam Harris and pro-religion blogger Andrew Sullivan debate God, faith, and fundamentalism.

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Debate: Is Liberal Catholicism Dead?

What has happened to the radical changes that seemed to be an inevitable part of the Church's future?

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Catholicism, Liberal, Liberal Catholicism, Peter Nixon, Church, intellectual energy, Lay movements, Commitment, Theology, call women

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Michigan Bank Creates Subsidiary for Muslims

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Spring Break With Reality; Judas Tells All

Kathy Shaidle blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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Loose Canon Archive: June 2005

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

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Loose Canon Archive: February 2005

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

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