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Recovering the Gospel of Love

An interview with Dan Merchant, the author and director of the documentary "Lord Save Us from Your Followers" on why Christianity is dividing America. The film goes into wide release September 25, 2009.

Related Topics: Christian, Christianity, The Gospel, Interview

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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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Beliefnet Poll: Evangelicals Still Conservative, But Defy Issue Stereotypes

Evangelicals rank progressive causes above hot button issues and have surprising views of the presidential candidates.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Evangelical, Gay Marriage, stopping gay marriage, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Religious Views, Religion, Respondents werent, Marriage, favorability rating

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The Pious Infidel

Thomas Jefferson and his drive to 'rescue' Jesus

Related Topics: Faiths, Tools, The Founding Faith Archive, God, Religion, Government, Pious Infidel Thomas Jefferson, Religious, Religious Freedom, religious truth, Jefferson, Power, public pronouncements

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'The Challenge Goes Out to All American Muslims'

Four Muslim Americans discuss the issues facing Muslims in today's post-9/11 landscape, and see a positive future ahead.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Community, Muslim, Muslim Women, Muslims, extremist thoughts, persecuted minority, dont work, Terrorism, physical safety

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Is 'The Da Vinci Code' Good for the Pagans?

I love its deep appreciation for the Feminine Sacred--and it can start people on a quest to discover the power of real Paganism.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, The Da Vinci Code, Movie, Power, divine child, Child, hidden hoards, indigenous European spirituality, Life, activists organizing, symbol, serpent lies

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'The Da Vinci Code': A Blessing in Disguise

As an Opus Dei member, I say to the filmmakers: Thanks for offering a portrayal so absurd that no one could believe it.

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Drumming With the Power of Bhakti

Musician Phildas Surakshadevi Bhakta on life as a Hindu convert--and how her devotion helped her play the drums for 41 hours.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Hindu, martial art, formal initiation ceremony, misconceptionsWhat spiritual practices, Spirituality, things Indian, hindus, classical Indian music, martial arts enthusiast

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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