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A World of Meditation: Contemplative Practices From Many Faiths

Related Topics: Holistic Living, Guided Meditations, Meditation, Practice, Mind, MEDITATION MENU, MINDFULNESS KABBALAH MANTRA, Prayer, ROSARY CHAKRA, SUFI INSIGHT, Insight, Chakra meditations

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Separating 'Diamonds' from the 'Dunghill'

The fascinating history of the 'Jefferson Bible'

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When Every Word Counts

A new translation of the Qur'an tries to rectify past mistakes, which is so vital to promoting intra-Muslim dialogue.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Translation, The Sublime Quran, English translations, Quran, Arabic text, explanatory footnotes, Language, native Arabic speakers, Muslims, Text

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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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'Cons Who Rule a Ruined World'

Literary critic Harold Bloom, whose latest book analyzes Jesus and Yahweh, offers his thoughts on God and faith.

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Bill Moyers: Faith & Reason

In his latest PBS series, the veteran journalist talks to writers about faith, reason, and religious conflicts around the world.

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Postwar Catholics, Jewish Children, and a Rush to Judgment

Pope Pius XII never told Catholic groups to keep 'hidden' Jewish children from their families after World War II.

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All Gospels Are Not Created Equal

The 'Gospel of Judas' tells us nothing about the historical Jesus or Judas. Why the furor?

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The Narnia Effect

'Narnia' has the potential to rake in record profits--and influence the type of films Hollywood makes.

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The Mahabharata and Me

Though it's a massive text, I owe much of my relationship with the Mahabharata to movies and TV shows dramatizing the epic.

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