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Rick Warren Interview: Awakening Evangelicals to Poverty

The megachurch pastor says he hopes to reawaken a 19th century evangelical approach to social issues.

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The Twelve Tribes of American Politics in the 2008 Election

Understanding the twelve religious voting blocs in America may be key to unlocking the 2008 election.

Related Topics: Politics, Election 2008, Campaign, Barack Obama, John Mccain, Conservative, voting age population, Social Issues, Moderate, Foreign Policy, biblical literalists, Ideology, government services, Traditional Marriage

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Tony Campolo Preacher and Teacher Bio Page

Named by Christianity Today as one of the 25 most influential preachers of the last 50 years, Dr. Tony Campolo made headlines in the 1990s when he agreed to be a spiritual counselor to President Bill Clinton.

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The Twelve Tribes of American Politics

The religious groups that comprise the U.S. electorate--and how they voted in 2004.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Political, Voters, Foreign Policy, Social Issues, Bush, Political significance, voting age population, Kerry voters, bull, Policy

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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

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