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Richard Gere Is 'Always Watching the Mind'

The Buddhist actor talks to Beliefnet about Tibet, the Dalai Lama, and how his life is infused with mindfulness.

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Founding Faith

The Founders radical new vision for religious liberty

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Blessed William Carter (d. 1584)

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Must-Believe TV

Religion and faith are the bywords for The CW's new fall line-up, which includes two new shows hip to the idea of 'belief.'

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'Conversations With God' at Beliefnet.com

Neale Donald Walsch Moves Popular Blog to Leading Online Community for Spirituality and Inspiration

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Amy Grant's Advice to Young Stars: 'Stay Out of the Limelight'

The Christian music superstar says she made mistakes when she was younger--they just weren't shown on YouTube.

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Rock Stars as American Prophets?

A legendary critic says it's musicians, authors, and filmmakers who are perpetuating the idea of Americans as 'chosen people.'

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Why I Wrote 'Christ the Lord'

After I returned to the Catholic faith in 1998, the fact that God had become man in Jesus became central to my life.

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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.

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Is 'The Da Vinci Code' Good for the Pagans?

I love its deep appreciation for the Feminine Sacred--and it can start people on a quest to discover the power of real Paganism.

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