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Evangelicals Sour on Politics

A new Beliefnet survey reveals why many born-again Christians have cooled on Republicans and political fray.

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Rahm Emanuel's Judaism Through His Rabbi's Eyes

Rabbi Asher Lopatin talks with Beliefnet about the religious observance of the White House chief of staff.

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Mother Kali, Much Maligned

From 'The Temple of Doom' to 'Footballer's Wives,' movies and TV shows unfairly portray the goddess as a blood-thirsty demoness.

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Richard Gere Is 'Always Watching the Mind'

The Buddhist actor talks to Beliefnet about Tibet, the Dalai Lama, and how his life is infused with mindfulness.

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The Pious Infidel

Thomas Jefferson and his drive to 'rescue' Jesus

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Movie Mom: FAQs

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Say Yes to Circumcision

A pediatrician and female mohel on the advantages of circumcision.

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Finding Your Gift

Just as Michelangelo saw David within the stone, your unique gift is inside you, waiting to be revealed.

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A 'Ten Commandments' for Every Generation

Both ABC's new miniseries and the Cecil B. DeMille classic betray a failure to understand their biblical subject matter.

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Defending 'Jesus Camp': An Interview with Director Rachel Grady

'We tried to make it as neutral as possible,' says the co-director of a controversial film.

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