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Pennies from Heaven

Pennies from Heaven From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories of Faith

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The Surprising Faith of
'Nim's Island'

In the movie 'Nim's Island,' starring Abigail Breslin and Jodie Foster, faith shows up in unexpected places.

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St. Nicholas Owen (d. 1606)

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Destiny's Child

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An Olive Branch
from Muslims to Jews

Can a letter from the world Muslim community to Jewish leaders proposing good-faith dialogue really help? Akbar Ahmed says yes.

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Alan Alda: 'Why Am I (Still) Here?'

The actor, who was miraculously saved from death, wants to make the most of 'this precious life.'

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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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The Backyard Bodhisattva

A car mechanic's over-the-top generosity taught Lama Surya Das that bodhisattvas come in all guises.

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