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Superman: Coming to a church near you
By Eric Marrapodi, Co-Editor CNN Belief Blog Follow @EricCNNBelief Baltimore, Maryland (CNN) - As the new Superman movie takes flight this weekend, filmmakers are hoping the Man of Steel lands not only...
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Kanye West's God complex
(CNN) Kanye West wants his listeners to know that he is “a close high” to God. His latest album, “Yeezus,” released Tuesday, offered several controversial track titles, including “New Slaves,” “Black...
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Pastor friend says Paula Deen can't be a racist
SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) - The Food Network announced Friday that it will not renew the contract of Paula Deen after she admitted using a racial epithet – but a black pastor who is friends with the...
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The Gospel of Tony Soprano
By Father Edward L. Beck, CNN Faith and Religion Commentator Follow @FrEdwardBeck (CNN) – The only time I met James Gandolfini, we talked about God. It was a chance meeting at the Broadway play “God of...
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The seven deadly sins of sports
Opinion by Larry Alex Taunton, special to CNN (CNN) - Being a sports fan these days almost requires a law degree. What with all the legal troubles of athletes, who can keep up? Lawyers certainly have...
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What Oprah gets wrong about atheism
Opinion by Chris Stedman, special to CNN Follow @ChrisDStedman (CNN) - To some, Oprah Winfrey appears to have an almost godlike status. Her talents are well recognized, and her endorsement can turn...
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Stephen Colbert roasts the Pope
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-editor Follow @BurkeCNN (CNN) -- Declaring himself "American's most famous Catholic," comedian Stephen Colbert roasted church leaders at a charity event in New York...
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CNN Exclusive: Family pastor defends 'Duck Dynasty' star
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Follow @BurkeCNN (CNN) – While controversy swirled around Phil Robertson Wednesday evening, the "Duck Dynasty" patriarch was at his longtime church, praying...
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Why Philip Seymour Hoffman deserves a Catholic funeral
Opinion by Greg Kandra, special to CNN (CNN) – When the news broke the other day that Philip Seymour Hoffman would receive a Catholic funeral on Friday, a few people on social media expressed surprise....
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Inside Manhattan's most hipster-y megachurch
(CNN) - While some churches are struggling to attract younger members, 20 and 30-something-year-olds are waiting in long lines to get into Hillsong's services. Pastor Carl Lentz is the main...
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