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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.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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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Michael W. Smith Hits the Silver Screen

The Christian music superstar talks about his new movie, 'The Second Chance,' and the racial and religious issues it addresses.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Music, Church, youre listening, mdash, inner city church, racial divide, stuff thats, im, prayer life changes, music superstar talks

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American Buddhism's Racial Divide

Buddhists in the United States are split into two camps: Asian Americans and 'New Buddhists.' Can they be brought together?

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Buddhists, racial divide, Buddhist center, Asian Americans, non asian, non Asian American, County Buddhist Church, Buddhist, Evergreen State College

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Swearing and the Soul

If Americans now see 'M-----f-----g' as the new 'darn', what does it reveal about our spiritual health?

Related Topics: Faiths, Language, Obscenity, Word, nivul peh, timeless spiritual solution, fundamental spiritual question, Responsibility, modern language pollution, punishments religious parents, sinful

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Mormon Black History Month

How white and African-American Mormons are dealing with the Church's racially troubled past.

Related Topics: Faiths, Latter Day Saints, Church, black men, Priesthood, Black History devotional, Mormon Black History, members regular church, Family, regular church services, History devotional evening, Meeting

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When Unity is Long Overdue

Arab and South Asian Muslims in the U.S. are discovering a slighted brother in their fight for civil rights: Black Muslims.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Civil Rights, group, civil rights era, immigrant community, civil rights experience, annual convention, Cooperation, advocacy groups, immigrant brothers dont

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Reflections from East Asia

In East Asia, 'Arab Islam' and moderate Islam are clashing. In India, orthodox thinking is flourishing--and that's a good thing.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslims, Muslim, World, Arab Islam, Role Model, Democracy, Muslim Views, Islamic renaissance, Students

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The Sin of Confederate Hero Worship

Why do Americans stand for Southerners idolizing the Confederacy, despite the evils of slavery and treason at its heart?

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