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Richard Gere on the Dalai Lama

The actor talks about why the world's political leaders have embraced the Tibetan leader.

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The Reverend Billy Graham, American Apostle

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Remembering the Faith Figures Who Died in 2007

The preachers, spiritual leaders, and artists we bid farewell to this year.

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How Democrats Lost Their Religion. (It's Not Just the Republicans' Fault.)

Democrats can't win back religious voters without understanding how they lost them. An excerpt from 'The Party Faithful.'

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God-o-Meter

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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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