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St. George

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

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Hailing the Angel Police

Are there angels who enforce rules and laws? Or warrior angels who protect us from danger?

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A Buddha Is Born

Before he became Buddha, his name was Siddhartha—a prince born under the light of a full moon.

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Rock Stars as American Prophets?

A legendary critic says it's musicians, authors, and filmmakers who are perpetuating the idea of Americans as 'chosen people.'

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Loose Canon Archive: December 2004

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

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Swami Uptown Archive: February 2005

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Swami Uptown Archive: March 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Rescuing Religion From the Right

The Rev. Jim Wallis says gay marriage and abortion aren't the only values-related issues religious people care about.

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