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Should the Bible Be Taught in Public Schools?

Religious literacy is at an all-time low, says author Stephen Prothero. His solution: teach religion in public schools.

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Loving Us into Extinction

A Baptist leader says we're 'equally made in the image of God.' Yet he usurps God's authority when he advocates eliminating gays

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The Pagans of 'Rome'

The HBO series, entering its second season, explores the Romans' oft-ignored devotion to their many different gods.

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Ted Haggard: Reactions from the Gay Community

Reactions from Beliefnet message boards on what the allegations about Ted Haggard mean to the gay community.

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Why It (Probably) Can't Happen Here

While France's view of Muslim immigrants is 'Let them be French,' the U.S. embraces cultural and religious differences.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Violence, Discrimination, Immigrant, French rioters, French identity, Muslim, French suburbs, French officials, Religious, French consumer attitudes

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Halal Hip-Hop

At a time when anti-Islamic feelings are on the rise, some Muslim and Arab-American rappers are finding a voice in the U.S.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Music, hip hop, anti Islamic feelings, arab american, classical Arabic music, wattad, parents generation, rappers, hip hop drum beats, fast hip hop drum

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The Making of a President?

George W. Bush fell short of the leader I wanted him to be after Katrina, but there is reason to believe he may get there yet.

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Loose Canon Archive: July 2005

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

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Why Do Some of 'Them' Hate Some of 'Us'?

Iran's president has been spewing hate speech toward Jews, but most Iranians and most Muslims want closer ties to the West.

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