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Islam's Hadiths Come Under Debate

Hadiths are the second major source for Muslims. But there are so many with a variety of interpretations. Which ones are right?

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Don't Treat Married Priests Like Pariahs

The church welcomes married Protestant ministers to its clergy--so why the double standard?

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The Emerging Republican Theocracy?

The GOP has succeeded in mingling theology, popular culture, and theocracy, says a former architect of the Republican majority.

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Two Largest Mainline Protestant Churches to Share Holy Communion Table

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Loose Canon Archive: June 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Loose Canon Archive: May 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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How Africa's Churches Are Changing Christianity

Grappling with everything from disease to evil spirits to polygamy, African churches are vibrant and growing.

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Shortchanging Veterans

Journalist Amy Sullivan blogs about religion and politics for Beliefnet.

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The Gentle People

Courts have permitted the Amish to live outside the law. But in some places, Amish women are sexually assaulted with no recourse

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Rural Churches Alive--And Keeping Community Together

In many rural areas, the local church is the only institution still locally controlled--and fostering 'neighborliness'

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