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'Shamanic Storytelling' Through Film

Five years after leaving Hollywood, Stephen Simon has directed and produced 'Conversations with God.'

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Creationist Quackery

The new Creation Museum confuses children and links huge branches of science with nihilism and immorality.

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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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Baby Boomers, Shopping for Faith

The spirituality boom is fueled by aging Boomers seeking meaning in a world where traditional institutions have declined.

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Get 'Flushed Away' with No 'Escape Clause'

Kudos for a trip down the toilet and a horse tale, a mixed review for dancing penguings, and a bah humbug for a new Santa flick.

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Crunchy Con

Rod Dreher blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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Multifaith Round-up: Views of the Soul

What do the world's religious and spiritual traditions believe about the soul, and what is its fate at the end of life?

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Idol Chatter Archive: October 2005

Beliefnet's daily weblog of religion and spirituality in pop culture.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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The Dark Side of Roald Dahl

The beloved author may have held offensive views, but we can still find redeeming messages in his books

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