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Barack Obama: Diversity in America

Sen. Barack Obama points out the diverse belief systems in America and the social impact of the Christian church.

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The Four Hands of God

Toward a more complete understanding of the elements of spirituality.

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Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.: System of Subordination

The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Jr., pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ, says the American political, legal, and criminal justice systems have kept minorities and the poor subordinate.

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BELIEFNET.COM PAGE

Learn more about the Nation of Islam, a religion founded by Wallace D. Fard to raise the moral, social, and economic standing of non-whites. With Malcolm X as one of its controversial heroes (he later broke with NOI to join mainstream Islam), the Nation of Islam has a rich history in the United States. Beliefnet offers a breakdown of wh at NOI is, how it differs from Islam, who its main founders are, and other essays and blog posts.

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Shinto

Learn the basics about Shinto, a prehistoric religious tradition indigenous to Japan with a wordview that has become center to Japanese culture and nation identity.

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Five Religions You've Never Heard Of

Beliefnet Community members represent more than 120 faith traditions. In addition to a wide array of Christian denominations, and major world religions like Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism, we also host faith communities for an astonishing variety of belief systems that are widely practiced and historically grounded... even though you may never have heard of them.

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