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Sick of Christmas? Move It to June

Break out the burgers and fruit cake--why celebrating the beloved holiday in summer will help connect us to Christ.

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Hugging Amma Was Not Nothing

On her latest 'world tour' I waited six hours to hug her—and it was actually worth it.

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Meeting Lily

My eyes lock on the tiny face. Why is she so hauntingly familiar?

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A Muslim Embrace

It was after Sept. 11, but a Christian in Kyrgyzstan hears sympathy from Muslim brothers and sisters

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Stalking the Energy Vortex

I took a spiritual tour of sacred Sedona, Arizona, and all I got was this rock. And a mystical encounter with a mountain lion.

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Ritual Initiation

After two very different experiences with Varalakshmi puja, I'm ready to learn this ritual celebrating Lakshmi's birth.

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Idol Chatter Archive: October 2005

Beliefnet's daily weblog of religion and spirituality in pop culture.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Paul Wilkes: When In Rome

From mourning for John Paul II to looking ahead to a new pope, Beliefnet's correspondent reports from Rome.

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The Muslim World's Savior

The best thing I can do for Muslims is vote to re-elect President Bush.

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