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Come Together

The main event at the Parliament of the World's Religions was an act of hospitality.

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Who Was William Wilberforce?

Inspired by his faith, Wilberforce, subject of the movie 'Amazing Grace,' waged a decades-long battle to end slavery in Britain.

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'Amazing Grace': Exclusive Clip

The movie, opening 2/23, tells the story of William Wilberforce, who was instrumental in ending slavery in the British empire.

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China Again Says No to Dialogue with Dalai Lama

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The Jewel in the Ballot Box: Electing a New Dalai Lama

A Tibetan weighs in on His Holiness' idea of a non-reincarnated predecessor.

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Why Black Theology Makes Sense

Obama's pastor's ideas sound racist, but the Bible emphasizes that each ethnic group has a special mission to the world.

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Dutch Pass Law Allowing Euthanasia

Despite pro-life protests, the Netherlands becomes the first nation to allow doctors to end suffering, hopeless patients' lives.

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