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Scholarly Smackdown: Were Mary Magdalene and Jesus Married?

One Bible scholar says there's no evidence. Another argues that John's gospel and a Gnostic text offer clues to a marriage.

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The Souls of Cylons

Ron Moore, executive producer of Battlestar Galactica, talks about the theology behind the Sci Fi Channel series.

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Where Did Heaven
Come From?

The idea that Christians go to heaven upon dying isn't found in the oldest books in the New Testament, such as the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Mark. In this excerpt from the new book The Evolution of God , Robert Wright suggests that early Christianity adopted the idea from a competing religion in the Roman Empire.

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Mirror Mirror

Mirror, Mirror From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins & More

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The Alchemy of Crisis

Author Mark Matousek on how we can use suffering for our ultimate transformation

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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.

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Why We De-versified the Bible

Bible literacy is lower than ever. Who’s to blame? Try Bible publishers.

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Why Islam is Winning

Though the West isn't paying attention, Muslim leaders continue to separate Islam from terrorism. Maybe it's time to wake up.

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Charlton Heston: His Autograph on My Life

How the actor's kindness helped a woman in trouble start a new life.

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Movie Mom: Movie Tips

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