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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.

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Why Islam is Winning

Though the West isn't paying attention, Muslim leaders continue to separate Islam from terrorism. Maybe it's time to wake up.

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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852)

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Blessed Junipero Serra (1713-1784)

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The Pious Infidel

Thomas Jefferson and his drive to 'rescue' Jesus

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Confronting Extremism Close to Home

Memo to American Muslims: Your biggest threat is the homegrown extremism that only serves to confirm anti-Muslim stereotypes.

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Culture Warriors United

What the anti-Religious Right books get wrong, and why evangelicals should read them anyway

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There's Nothing Romantic About Terrorists

Empathizing with antiheroes may be O.K. for the movies, but it's a dangerous game for the real world.

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Ayan Hirsi Ali: A One-Note Islam Critic

One of Islam's worst critics is now an academic 'fellow' in the U.S. But Ayan Hirsi Ali's anti-Islam criticism is getting old.

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