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Rick Warren, 'America's Pastor'
Kaminer, Wendy | September 12, 2005 issue

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Focuses on preacher and bestselling author of "The Purpose Driven Life," Rick Warren. Review of how Warren exerts immeasurable influence as pastor of a mega-church in California and author of pre-eminent religious self-help books; Discussion of how Warren's success follows the trajectory enjoyed by in recent years by other religious or spiritual self-help authors; Analysis of the advice given by Warren in his books; Review of how Warren's books avoid discussion of issues like abortion, stem cell research, and gay rights.

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WARREN, Richard, 1954-; PURPOSE-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, The (Book); SELF-help techniques; GAYS -- Legal status, laws, etc.; STEM cells; GAY rights; UNITED States
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