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A Hindu Bar Mitzvah

When does a Hindu boy become a man? Like a bar mitzvah, a ceremony happens--with father passing on a secret mantra to his son.

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Inner Light or True Nature

An excerpt from Joan Borysenko's new book, "Your Soul's Compass."

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Seraphim, Virtues, and Angels, Oh My

The Catholic Church has angels traditionally organized in a hierarchy--so why don't most people know about it?

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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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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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Think You Inherited Bad Genes? It May Not Matter.

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Recipe for a Happy Life

Figure out what your strengths and virtues are--then use them in key areas of everyday life.

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Ted Haggard: 'I Am a Deceiver and a Liar'

The former pastor of New Life Church apologizes to his congregation and confesses his 'sexual immorality.'

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Catholics and Evolution: Interview with Cardinal Christoph Schönborn

Are Christian values compatible with Darwinism? A Catholic leader sets out his views on evolution and intelligent design.

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What Your Toaster Can Teach You

A psychic and tarot reader on how we can use everyday objects--and our imagination--to illuminate our lives

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