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Shinto

Learn the basics about Shinto, a prehistoric religious tradition indigenous to Japan with a wordview that has become center to Japanese culture and nation identity.

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Michael Jackson's Death: Does Fame Trump Faith?

While Michael Jackson's death could highlight funeral rituals associated with a particular faith, it may ultimately demonstrate the power of celebrity as a new kind of sacred.

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Discussions - Mini Boards Index

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Christian Tattoo: The Needle for the Nail

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Pope Culture: A Look at Papal Kitsch

Now that Pope Benedict is making his first visit to the U.S., expect vendors to plaster his face on everything from t-shirts to mugs to lollipops (that's what vendors around the Vatican did when he was ordained).

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Hinduism

Beliefnet offers coverage of Hinduism, offering interviews, essays, galleries, holiday coverage and quizzes breaking down various aspects of this ancient religion, from who the various Gods are to how the caste system works, to ceremonial explanations and coverage of Hinduism and pop culture, to stories about Hindu life in America. Diwali, Mother Kali, the Sacred Thread ceremony, Hindu wedding ceremonies, who Hare Krishnas are--all these topics and more are covered in Beliefnet's Hindu section.

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