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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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Tom Cruise, Scientology Fundamentalist

Sure, it's creepy to watch the actor extol the virtues of his faith. But let's not judge all Scientologists by one extremist.

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The Jewel in the Ballot Box: Electing a New Dalai Lama

A Tibetan weighs in on His Holiness' idea of a non-reincarnated predecessor.

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Why Orthodox Men Love Church

Many men may not love church, but Orthodox men do. Frederica Matthewes-Green asks them why.

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Resurrection - Myth or Reality?

Easter's power lies not in resuscitated bodies but in the mind-expanding experience of knowing life is more powerful than death.

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Dancing in the Streets

Organized religion suppressed our ecstatic rituals--and we need them back, says Barbara Ehrenreich.

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A 'Da Vinci Code' Study Guide

Use this resource to help clarify your thoughts and focus discussion about the book and movie.

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Loving Your Enemies

What Martin Luther King Jr. preached about 'words lifted to cosmic proportions.'

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