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Faith in Cuba

Click through these photos on faith in Cuba to understand the current religious landscape from churches to Santeria altars.

Related Topics: Cuba, News And Politcs, Faith, Judaism, Catholicism, Christianity, President Barack Obama, Guantanamo Bay

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Leader, african american, religious leaders, affordable housing, Women, spiritual values, best selling author, spiritual leaders, Social

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Envisioning California

A writer examines the eccentic spiritual roots of his rootless home state.

Related Topics: Holistic Living, Experience, California, State, Religion, California consciousness, personal experience, Spiritual, modern world, authentic religious tradition, eccentic spiritual roots

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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Bible Road Signs of Faith in the American Landscape

If the high price of gasoline is keeping you close to home this summer, take our virtual road trip with documentary photographer Sam Fentress. In a project that spanned 25 years, he took pictures of religious signs in 49 states.

Related Topics: Bible, photographs, San Diego California, photo gallery, Sam Fentress, Pine Level, Signs, documentary photographer, Jesus, photographer

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Advent Day 13: Christmas in an Interfaith World

Day 13 of Beliefnet's interactive Advent calendar with an in-depth look at how Christians tackle celebrating Christmas in an interfaith world.

Related Topics: Interfaith, Advent, Advent Calendar, Christmas

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Christian Tattoo: The Needle for the Nail

Related Topics: Faiths, Christian Tattoo

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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.

Related Topics: Michael Jackson, Death, Grief, Faiths, Celebrity, Funeral, Culture, religious tradition, funeral ceremonies, funeral rituals, Religious, life cut, celebrity religious culture, adored celebrity saint