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Nation of Islam

Learn more about the Nation of Islam, a religion founded by Wallace D. Fard to raise the moral, social, and economic standing of non-whites. With Malcolm X as one of its controversial heroes (he later broke with NOI to join mainstream Islam), the Nation of Islam has a rich history in the United States. Beliefnet offers a breakdown of wh at NOI is, how it differs from Islam, who its main founders are, and other essays and blog posts.

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John McCain: Constitution Established a Christian Nation?

Republican presidential candidate John McCain says the U.S. Constitution established a Christian nation and discussed the role of faith in the work of the Founding Fathers.

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Independence Day

Celebrate America's independence and honor our nation's freedom with patriotic quotes, July 4th videos, Fourth of July recipes, July Fourth free eCards, features on America's religious history, and Independence Day speeches.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

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Inspiring Abraham Lincoln Quotes

Our nation's 16th president will always be known as the president who changed American history forever when he abolished slavery. He's also renowned as one of the world's most eloquent orators. Read Lincoln's inspiring words on freedom, faith, and the nation.

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Top 10 Recent Celebrity Converts

From Katie Holmes converting to Scientology, Madonna embracing Kabbalah, and Snoop Dogg joining the Nation of Islam, celebrities left and right are converting to religions they weren't born into. Here are the Top 10 Recent Celebrity Converts.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Celebrities, Conversion, Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Kabbalah, Scientology, Agnosticism, Christianity, Nation Of Islam, Protestant, Entertainment Features

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Shinto

Learn the basics about Shinto, a prehistoric religious tradition indigenous to Japan with a wordview that has become center to Japanese culture and nation identity.

Related Topics: Shinto, Shintoism, Japan, Japanese, prehistoric religious tradition, kami, Japanese culture, shrine, Japanese imperial lineage, nation identity, Discussion, women shamans, Book Recommendations

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Ted Kennedy Quotes

As the nation remembers the Senator, be inspired by these Ted Kennedy quotes taken from his long career as a public figure.

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