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Beliefnet's Top Ten Spiritual Picks for 2000

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Enlightening Film Fare
The best movies of 1999 that will enrich and inform your spiritual journey. With trailers for films you may not have caught in theaters.
By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
03/20/2000

Spiritual Sundance
01/26/2001

How the West Lost Mysticism
When did Western Christians stop expecting mystical union with God through Christ?
By Frederica Matthewes-Green
10/05/2000

Trafficking in Compassion
Nieman-Marcus presents compassion as a plentiful, pleasurable commodity.
By Frederica Mathewes-Green
05/24/2000

Returning to the Feet of the Master
03/14/2000

In "Bones of the Master," poet George Crane follows a Buddhist monk on the adventure of a lifetime. A review by Joan Halifax Roshi.

Plus: Read an excerpt from the book and an interview with the author and his guide.

A Mass For The End of All Time
Anonymous 4 stays true to its origins with a stunning recording of an apocalyptic Mass.
10/30/2000

The Great Bobo Spiritual Revival
The new upper class has returned to religion on its own terms. An excerpt from "Bobos in Paradise."
By David Brooks
07/13/2000

A Cup of Joe for the Soul
Dan Wakefield laments the loss of the coffeehouse. Once a place of refuge and community, it's falling victim to the frantic franchising of American life.
06/28/2000

Boomer Spirituality
06/07/2000

A Generation in Search of the Soul
Baby boomers lead cultural shift from religion to spirituality.

Spiritual Profiles
Boomer seekers tell their stories.
By Connie Lauerman

Gifts From Heaven
The Shakers are famous for their simplicity, an ethic they broke when they sat to draw their Spirit-given visions. Plus: A gallery of Shaker art from the Hancock Shaker Village museum.
By Jane F. Crosthwaite
08/22/2000

The Power of One Spirit
Tom Bee brings Native American music to a higher level.
By Brad MacDonald
08/15/2000

A Spiritual Smorgasboard Why is spiritual fiction so lousy?
By Arthur Magida
08/09/2000

Fear and Craving in Disney World
While some parts of the Magic Kingdom may be fun, its aggressive commercialism sows the seeds of discontent.
By Dinty W. Moore
03/31/2000

In Search of Harry Potter's Soul
03/30/2000

Wild About Harry
Without fantasy, we lose our capacity to approach God with the trust, wonder and honesty of children.
By Jean G. Fitzpatrick

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Failings
Something's missing from J.K. Rowling's otherwise wonderful novels: a sense of the supernatural.
By Mark P. Shea

Harry the Lionhearted
An astrologer uncovers Harry Potter's birth date and charts his horoscope.
By Barbara Schermer

Exploring the Rhythm of the Heart
Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart looks far afield--and deep inside--for the soul of his art.
By Paul Raushenbush
07/28/2000

The New Trinity
Bringing together the environmental, social, and spiritual movements. An interview with Satish Kumar, plus an excerpt from his book.
By Barbara Graham 04/19/2000

Simplicity Sells
Scott Savage eschews cars--except when he's promoting his book.
04/13/2000

The Holy Longing
What Mother Teresa, Janis Joplin, and Princess Diana have in common spiritually.
By Ronald Rolheiser
04/04/2000

The Message Is Real Simple: Buy More Stuff
How simplicity went from a movement to a trend.
By Karen Lehrman
04/04/2000

To Bead or Not to Bead?
Does the fashion craze for so-called Buddhist 'power beads' strip them of their power?
By Dinty W. Moore
07/21/2000

SPORTS
God as General Manager
By Dan Wakefield
03/01/2001

Gandhi and Tiger Woods
Exploring the natural links between spirituality and golf.
By Robert Wright
08/15/2000

Buying a Seat Near Heaven
The NBA finals have columnist Jack Miles reflecting on sports arenas as temples, where we tithe more gladly than in our own places of worship.
06/14/2000

The Soul of the Olympics
09/13/2000

Four U.S. athletes talk about how their faith helps them compete.

How competitive are you? Take our quiz to find out.

Plus check out our other Olympics offerings--stories, links, books, and MORE!

The Sound of One Hand Dribbling
Is it Zen or the players that keep winning for six-time world championship coach Phil Jackson? And can he do it again?
By Daniel B. Wood
06/07/2000

THE HOLIDAYS
Empty Pockets
One woman's unique celebration during the High Holidays.
By Johanna Skilling
09/25/2000

Resolving to Be More Prayerful

Straight Talk With Tavis Smiley

Ethical Resolutions

New Year's Rituals for Families
How to celebrate a festive, meaningful New Year's with kids.
By Meg Cox
12/26/2000

Happy Holidays (All of Them)
For a pluralistic family like ours, the phrase 'One God, Many Paths' is the perfect fit.
By Rosemary Bray McNatt
12/12/2000

A Multifaith Gift-Giving Guide
By Arthur Magida
12/08/2000

Top 10 Tips for Making Your Holidays More Meaningful
By Lama Surya Das
11/17/2000

Holiday Depression

Healing the Holiday Blues

Coping With Illness During the Holidays

Holidays From the Heart

When Children's Holidays Are Full of Sadness

Plus: Test Your Holiday Stress Level

100 Blessings
A Jewish prayer tradition that transforms the everyday into the spiritual.
By Mary Beth McCauley
12/26/2000

DREAMS

Like Harriet Tubman, we can use dreams to guide our way in life. By Robert Moss

PLUS: Test your R.E.M. IQ with our dream trivia quiz!

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