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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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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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For Catholics, Abortion Is the Issue

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

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Abortion, human beings, innocent, innocent human, earliest stages, norm, innocent human beings, pro life politicians, human, reasonable person

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Why It (Probably) Can't Happen Here

While France's view of Muslim immigrants is 'Let them be French,' the U.S. embraces cultural and religious differences.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Violence, Discrimination, Immigrant, French rioters, French identity, Muslim, French suburbs, French officials, Religious, French consumer attitudes

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Islam's Hadiths Come Under Debate

Hadiths are the second major source for Muslims. But there are so many with a variety of interpretations. Which ones are right?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Hadith, death sentence, scholars, Afghan judges, pre eminent hadith scholars, sayings, hadith debate, Muslims, death sentences, Muslim

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Why Evangelicals Are Bolting the GOP

A growing number of evangelicals see the Republicans ignoring their values and find the Democrats eager to welcome them in.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Evangelical, Bible, literacy bill, Global Warming, brinson, state house, Public Schools, Religious Voters, conservative evangelicals

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To Be Black, Muslim, and Military

Should Muslims fight in this war? A young antiwar Muslim confronts her inner turmoil.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, War, Muslim, Armed Forces, African-American, military career, Muslims, racial minorities, Military, fellow servicemen, Justice

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Google Yourself an Organ Donor

Fed up with waiting lists, some patients are using the Internet to find compatible living donors. Is bucking the system moral?

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