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Dinesh D'Souza on Life After Death: The Atheist Delusion

In this provocative essay, Dinesh D'Souza argues that the atheist critique of life after death is actually irrational. He takes on Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and more to say their arguments lack evidence.

Related Topics: Atheism, Faiths, Dinesh D'souza, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris

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A Dish of Inspiration from "Chef Jeff"

Food Network's Chef Jeff Henderson talks to Beliefnet about how food helped him find his life's purpose.

Related Topics: Celebrity Interview, Celebrities, Health, Food, Inspiration, mentor, Young People, Life, culinary school, school education, culinary school education, culinary, groundbreaking position, Education

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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.

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Excerpts from 'Saved by Hope'

In his second encyclical, the Pope explains Christian hope.

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Hope, World, Christian Hope, God, central word, Christian Faith, mdash, world history, Love, term substantia

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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.

Related Topics: Faiths, Secular Philosophies, Faith, Religious, human, Religion, God, Truth, Science, Reason, Mind, religious moderates

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Why Orthodox Men Love Church

Many men may not love church, but Orthodox men do. Frederica Matthewes-Green asks them why.

Related Topics: Faiths, Orthodox Christian, Church, Orthodoxy, Orthodox, emotional experience, Spiritual Life, Women, men dont, Worship, unseen spiritual powers, American boy shouldnt

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'I Sold My Soul on eBay': Interview with Atheist Hemant Mehta

A self-described 'friendly atheist' talks about why he auctioned himself off to a minister and visited several church services.

Related Topics: Faiths, Atheist, Church, Community Service, dont, theyre doing, religious people, church services, God, atheist parents face, Religion

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God Gives Thanks, Too

On Thanksgiving, I'm amazed that one of God's 99 Islamic names is 'The Appreciative.' He appreciates me, but I should thank him.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, God, appreciative, imperfect human mind, infinite love, Thanksgiving, mosque walls, Creator, bounty divine, Effort, Spiritual Life

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Learning From the Stress of Ramadan

Ramadan teaches us how to be better people while under stress--a lesson that would benefit America as it moves past 9/11.

Related Topics: Faiths, Stress, Ramadan, Enemy Combatants, Government, American intelligence officers, global counterterrorism struggle, Lesson, interrogation techniques, Physical, caffeine withdrawal

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'We Pray for My Opponent'

Sen. Rick Santorum talks about why so few politicians give compassion more than lip service.

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