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Finding Hope in a Record

P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval talks about the band's new album and the biggest challenges Christian youth face.

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Blessed Luchesio and Buonadonna (d.1260)

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Engaged Buddhists

Spiritual eco-activists defend the planet by helping us realize that we're all one.

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Not So Hot Air

Global warming is like religion, and many of its adherents are fundamentalists.

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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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Back to Where We Once Belonged

Religious conservatives want the old-time religion in the public square, but that doesn't mean they're pushing theocracy.

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Defending 'Jesus Camp': An Interview with Director Rachel Grady

'We tried to make it as neutral as possible,' says the co-director of a controversial film.

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Blow by Blow

The culture war books of 2006

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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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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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