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From Sacred Rites to Secular Pleasures

Something was lost--and something gained—when festivities were kicked out of church and into the streets.

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Sermons and the Sacred

Father James Martin explains why sermons are not the place for politics.

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Reformed Chicks Blabbing: Christianity, Politics and Blogging

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A Fitting Memorial

'A Mighty Heart' tells the story of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, starring Angelina Jolie as his wife, Mariane.

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In the Name of Allah's Law

How should Muslims implement Sharia (Islamic) law? Let's heed the lessons from Pakistan's Lal Masjid tragedy.

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The Crusade Against Religion

The battle between naturalists and supernaturalists.

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Crunchy Con

Rod Dreher blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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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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The Legal Tradition of Islamic Apostasy

You have to consider the legal tradition of apostasy--and its historical basis in treason--before condemning Islam.

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