Groups

  • Buddhist Holidays
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    Buddhist Holidays
    Status: Owner
    Description: Hi, I'm Valerie, Beliefnet's Buddhism editor. This group is a place to talk about how you celebrate and honor Buddhist holidays. We can kick things off by talking about Rohatsu. How do you celebrate? What are some of your most profound Rohatsu memories? Bonus points for photos.
  • Art, Healing, and Transformation
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    Art, Healing, and Transformation
    Status: Member
    Description: This group is about using art as a means to healing and transformation on both the individual and global levels. Please share your art and your stories, thoughts, and feelings. How has art -- in the broadest sense of the term -- influenced your life, either as creator or consumer?
  • Christian Pop Culture: The Rapture Ready! Book Club
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    Christian Pop Culture: The Rapture Ready! Book Club
    Status: Member
    Description: Love Christian rock... or hate it? Jesus t-shirts make you praise the Lord... or throw up? Grew up in the Christian "bubble"... or never heard of it? Join Daniel Radosh, author of Rapture Ready! Adventures in the Parallel Universe of Christian Pop Culture, for a fun and thought-provoking conversation about the $7 billion intersection of faith and consumerism. Learn more about Radosh's fascinating journey from Christian music festivals and theme parks to Passion plays and comedy nights. Meet the stars of Bibleman and Ultimate Christian Wrestling. And share your own stories of life in the Christian subculture... for better or worse!
  • Cultivating Creativity
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    Cultivating Creativity
    Status: Member
    Description: This group is a space for members who want to help each other cultivate their creative selves. The basic framework is the one I, David J. Bookbinder, use with "real world" groups, though both the group and I are open to whatever works for people. NOTE: This is primarily a group for people who want to actively work on their creative selves and want to team up with others doing the same. So, when you sign up, sign up to post, and to help others with their process, not only to read what others are doing!
  • Belief-O-Matic
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    Belief-O-Matic
    Status: Member
    Description: Think you know what faith you belong to? Whether you do or not, Belief-O-Matic will tell you what religion (if any) you practice...or ought to consider practicing. After taking the quiz, share and discuss your results.
  • 'Lost' in Faith
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    'Lost' in Faith
    Status: Member
    Description: 'Lost' is one of the most spiritually-minded shows on TV, so it's only fitting we have a group here on Beliefnet to discuss it. This is the place to discuss episodes, post photos, link to 'Lost'-related content on Beliefnet, and try to figure out what the monster really is.
  • 'American Idol': Inspire Me!
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    'American Idol': Inspire Me!
    Status: Member
    Description: It's that time of year again! 'American Idol' is back, and this group will be the place where we can discuss everything from contestants to judges to theme weeks. My name is Lilit and I cover 'American Idol' for Beliefnet. I'll be leading this group over the next few months as we go from auditions to Hollywood to the finals. We will be looking at the inspiring moments from shows past and present and voting for the contestant that most inspires us week to week. Upload photos, link to video and music from the show and get in on the conversation. Start your own fan groups around contestants and get into the spirit of American Idol by sharing your own performances.
  • Save Britney
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    Save Britney
    Status: Member
    Description: You can't go anywhere in the media without hearing about the latest twists and turns in the life of pop star Britney Spears. But one thing that's missing is compassion. While everyone's spending a lot of time making fun of Britney the pop idol who has spent the past year going through turmoil, few people are stopping to consider the person beneath the celebrity. This is clearly a young woman out of control and in need of help. This group is a place for those who care to sympathize and empathize with Britney. Here you can post comments, suggestions, photos and personal stories of triumph over life’s struggles. Also find resources and important information on mental health. Thanks for joining.
  • Flower Mandalas Project
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    Flower Mandalas Project
    Status: Member
    Description: This group provides an opportunity to participate in the creation of a book of 52 of the Flower Mandalas and related work. Please contribute any comments, quotes, or creative responses (writing, images, music) you have to the Flower Mandala images that are posted on the Flower Mandalas blog on Beliefnet.com. Thanks for listening and sharing.
  • Exploring Faith Book Club: The Year of Living Biblically
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    Exploring Faith Book Club: The Year of Living Biblically
    Status: Member
    Description: Have you ever wondered how people really lived in biblical times? Or if it’s really possible to obey all those tricky, and seemingly nonsensical, biblical rules? In his new book, THE YEAR OF LIVING BIBLICALLY, author A.J. Jacobs does just that — and now he’s discussing his story with Beliefnet members. From playing the harp on New York City streets to hammering idols and stoning adulterers, Jacobs has a remarkable journey. Join the book club to meet A.J., ask questions and get the inside scoop his year-long biblical life, and join his thoughtful — and hilarious -investigation into faith. THE YEAR OF LIVING BIBLICALLY is the December 2007 Featured Book of the Exploring Faith Book Club.