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Where Did Heaven
Come From?

The idea that Christians go to heaven upon dying isn't found in the oldest books in the New Testament, such as the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Mark. In this excerpt from the new book The Evolution of God , Robert Wright suggests that early Christianity adopted the idea from a competing religion in the Roman Empire.

Related Topics: Christianity, God, Jesus, Theology, Faiths, Egypt, Robert Wright, Pagan, Heaven

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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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Kirk Cameron: From Atheist Teen Idol to Devout Christian

The 'Growing Pains' and 'Left Behind' actor talks about his ministry and being a Christian in Hollywood.

Related Topics: Entertainment, god, Christian, Growing Pains, Eternal Life, Life, Heart, Teen Idol, Role Model, thats, generous amounts

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Black Liberation Theology and Rev. Jeremiah Wright

Professor Dwight Hopkins answers questions about the black church, black liberation theology, and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

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