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The Jewel in the Ballot Box: Electing a New Dalai Lama

A Tibetan weighs in on His Holiness' idea of a non-reincarnated predecessor.

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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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St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (1566-1607)

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Why Religion Must End: Interview with Sam Harris

A leading atheist says people must embrace rationalism, not faith--or they will never overcome their differences.

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Taking Back the Faith

Many people think Christianity stands for things nearly the opposite of its true meaning. It's time to change that view.

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Few Saving Graces in 'Da Vinci'

La Shawn Barber blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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Sweet Easter Deception

I told my 4-year-old about the Easter Bunny. When she finds out that I lied, will she think I lied about the Resurrection, too?

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Archive: Judaism

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No Faith in This Force

Memo to would-be Jedis: in the new movie, the knights are elitist, dictatorial, and unconvinced that good is an absolute.

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