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After many hours at work you come home hoping for a peaceful night. But as soon as you hit your pillow, the last thing you can think of is falling asleep. Think you are alone? Of course not! For many people nighttime just means lots of tossing and turning without getting restful sleep. What are…

When does the age of personal responsiblity actually start, or is it different with each individual person? Along with adulthood comes loads of responsiblity, including that of drinking alcohol. Lately there has been talk of making the legal age to consume alcohol lower than 21. What do you think? Other Beliefnet community members are offering…

How do you start the morning? Do you grab a cup of coffee or begin with a meditation? Or is a prayer the way you wake up each day? Community members offer their inspiring images that can help you enjoy the day. One friend Ibn even shares her rose garden pictures if flowers are what…

As world leaders from 19 countries (as well as the European Union) gathered together for the G-20, tension arose in Pittsburgh in both support and defiance of the meeting. Protestors were arrested and police forces used several techniques to keep things calm, but were both sides fair in their actions? What conclusions should the world…

As Jewish communities gather to celebrate Yom Kippur, the Beliefnet community is stirring with activity. Start your own conversation on one of our forums, or view the gallery on forgiveness written by popular rabbi Brad Hirschfield. Do you belong to an interfaith family? Offer advice on how you celebrate inspiring interfaith holidays.

This season, with well-known holidays like Yom Kippur and Ramadan in the public eye, most Americans are aware of the religions (Judaism and Islam) that celebrate these holidays. But the world is made up of adherents of countless faith traditions–many more than the religions like Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and others that we read about on…

Beliefnet is partnering with Nightline on their new Ten Commandments series, launching tonight with a debate about adultery. Do you have experience with adultery? Would you forgive a cheating spouse? Have you ever had an emotional affair? Share your experiences and get advice from others in the relationships forums on Beliefnet Community.

Help Beliefnet select the “The Most Inspiring Person of 2009.” We’re celebrating the 10th year of this popular feature, and we want YOUR nominations. Do you know of a remarkable individual who has shown heroism, selflessness, and love by doing something extraordinarily inspiring in 2009? Is there a person who fought for a cause or…

Many Beliefnet Community members have asked for a way to access all the forum posts made by a member. We’re pleased to announce this feature is now available. Read our product manager’s blog post about this to find out more details.

Why did Alaska Governor and former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin resign? Is she hiding a scandal? Is she planning a presidential run? See what other Beliefnet members think and share your own opinions in this heated Sarah Palin discussion.

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