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Everything Has a Purpose

I've been damaged, broken, chipped, but after all that I still have a purpose.

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Keaston White

From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens

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My Mother's Bed

In a childhood sanctuary, a woman confides the disappointments of her life--and finds comfort.

Related Topics: Mothers, Mothers Day, Mother's Advice, Family

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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.

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'I Ask Questions About
Sexual Morality'

In the wake of the sexual abuse crisis, a retired Catholic bishop calls for reform and conversation in the church.

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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.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Government, Tibetan, Democracy, selection process, political power, Candidate, election system, genuine democratic, reincarnation process, Political

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'Nothing Is by Accident'

I wanted to make a difference. That was what drove me to become a teacher.

Related Topics: Inspiration, Christian Inspiration, Education, special education, Path, independent thinking, regular education students, special education department, Students, College, choices arent, special

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My Faith Is a Mess

Fiery author Irshad Manji takes aim at Islam, the religion she loves but believes is full of hatred today.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Jews, independent thinking, World, legitimate communication, Palestinian leadership, Arabic language, liberal denominations, Muslim, deep seated Arab imperialism