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FAQ: John Kerry and Catholic Communion

Understanding Catholic Communion--and why bishops are worried about America's first Catholic, pro-choice candidate.

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Catholic Politicians Can't Have It Both Ways

Bishops must crack down on legislators who call themselves Catholic but whose votes are grossly contrary to church teaching.

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Should Preachers Like Mike Huckabee Run for Public Office?

A Unitarian minister says Americans have always been wary of electing 'reverend politicians,' and for good reason.

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For Catholics, Abortion Is the Issue

War and social justice pale in comparison to the deliberate taking of millions of innocent human lives.

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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.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

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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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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.'

Related Topics: News, Politics, Religious, Political, Religious Voters, Religious Outreach, Voters, Civil Rights, religious faith, religious leaders, Abortion Rights, Religious Right

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Vatican Takes Aim at Catholics in Politics

New document says church opposition to abortion, euthanasia, and same-sex marriage not up for negotiation.

Related Topics: News, Politicians, document, ethical principles, natural death, Marriage, abortion rights, anti abortion groups, church opposition, Euthanasia, Same-Sex Marriage

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