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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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The Pious Infidel

Thomas Jefferson and his drive to 'rescue' Jesus

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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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Blogalogue: Sam Harris and Andrew Sullivan, Part Two

In an ongoing debate, an atheist and a Christian confront questions of faith, logic, and mortality.

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Official Catholic Teaching on War

Excerpted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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A 'True Revolution of Values'

Martin Luther King, Jr., warned America about the danger of unquestioning national pride. How far have we come?

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Carving the Path for Muslim-Jewish Dialogue

Our modest attempt at bridging the misunderstanding between Jews and Muslims starts with each truly listening to the other.

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Loose Canon Archive: June 2005

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

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American Muslims Have a 'Special Obligation'

An American Muslim leader asks: Who has the greatest duty to stop violence committed by Muslims in the name of Islam? Muslims

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Alito Argued to Overturn Roe in 1985 Memo

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