{"id":6,"date":"2007-09-28T12:39:29","date_gmt":"2007-09-28T12:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/communitynews\/2007\/09\/so-you-want-to-join-beliefnet.html"},"modified":"2007-09-28T12:39:29","modified_gmt":"2007-09-28T12:39:29","slug":"so-you-want-to-join-beliefnet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/communitynews\/2007\/09\/so-you-want-to-join-beliefnet.html","title":{"rendered":"So You Want to Join Beliefnet Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the new Beliefnet community launches later this month, there will be dozens of ways you or your group can use the site. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of the new tools to express yourself, connect with others, and explore your spiritual path.<\/p>\n<p><b>Search by Your Interests<\/b><br \/>\nOne of the most fun ways to explore is to simply keep clicking on keywords of interest. You\u2019ll find a world of people with similar interests. You can learn more about these people by reading their journals, looking at photos they&#8217;ve uploaded, and more. Then you can add them as friends and keep up with what they&#8217;re doing on a regular basis.<br \/>\n<b>Start a Journal<\/b><br \/>\nYour journal can be used for many things, including:<\/p>\n<li> Recording your thoughts, prayers, and aspirations\n<li> Learning and exploring based on readings and questions from Beliefnet content feeds\n<li> Sharing and connecting with friends and the rest of the world\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<b>Go Beyond Text<\/b><br \/>\nYour personal area on Beliefnet can be more than just words. You can also post pictures, audio files, or even video clips.<br \/>\n<b>Join Groups or Discussions<\/b><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re interested in a topic, odds are you&#8217;re not the only one. Explore Beliefnet&#8217;s many groups and forums based on a variety of subjects.<br \/>\n<b>Help a Cause<\/b><br \/>\nIs there a cause you&#8217;re passionate about? 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