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Who's Who: Fallen Religious Leaders

Beliefnet's gallery of fallen religious leaders including Father Alberto Cutié, the beloved Cuban-American leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, who shocked his followers when paparazzi photos showed him kissing and cuddling a woman on the beach and Ted Haggard, the evangelical leader of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, who admitted he was guilty of "sexual immorality" and had purchased methamphetamine from a gay prostitute.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black 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 black spiritual leaders in 2008. 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.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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B-log

Beliefnet's weblog of religion and spirituality in the news and on the internet

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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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A.J. Jacobs growing beard living biblical year photographic exploration

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Living the Bible Literally

Get a glimpse of Jacobs's biblical year--and learn something about the Bible's most arcane rules--in this photographic exploration of what it means to live the Bible literally in the modern era. Then join Jacobs in a lively discussion about his book and the Bible.

Related Topics: Bible, Hebrew Bible, Jewish, Judaism, Life Lesson, Lifes Purpose, Life Passage, Lessons, Life, Books, Psalms, Biblical, AJ Jacobs, herding sheep, pigeon egg, desert herding sheep, birds nests, stone tablets, jacobs, harvest festival

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Spiritual Leaders Who Died in 2008

A gallery of spiritual leaders who died in 2008.

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Gallery Sacred Spaces Across America

A house of worship is a spiritual home, a community center, a place of prayer--and, often, a work of art. The book "House of Worship" offers a glimpse into some of the most interesting and original houses of worship in the United States.

Related Topics: Faith Communities, Gallery, Church, Buddha, Buddhism, Islam, Earth, Sacred Travel, Power Spots, Christianity, Mulitfaith, Judaism, Jewish, Muslim, interior, Presbyterian Church, Islamic Cultural Center, Temple, Buddhist Temple, Saints Chapel, prayer niche, chapel, plaza entry angles

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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.

Related Topics: Black Muslims, Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Nation Of Islam, Warith Deen Muhammad, Islam, economic standing, turning racist ideas, Nation, Islam Understanding, Islam Features, Religion, calling whites, Movement, Islam Discussions