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Spend a Morning With a Pen and Notepad

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Spirituality Lite in 'The Da Vinci Code'

Though it challenges us to 'seek the truth,' there's not much truth to pursue in this movie.

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The 'Da Vinci' Moment

What is it about this particular story that sparks so much interest--and opposition?

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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The Nativity Story's True Message

John Dominic Crossan on the characters in Jesus' birth story--the Magi, shepherds, angels--as anti-Roman protesters.

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There's Something About Esther

A spate of new books shows what Jews, Christians, and even secular business people can learn from the biblical heroine.

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An Evolving Faith

Does the president believe he has a divine mandate?

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Canticles, Kabbalah and Day of the Dead for Kids

Book reviews from Publishers Weekly magazine

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New Catholic Books

Brief reviews of recent titles, including a biography of Giordano Bruno, kids' books, and Daniel Goldhagen's latest

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