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Outrage is often the first step to enlightenment, compassion, and justice, but apparently not in New Haven; a tour through recent stories on gay marriage, offensive art, and religious kitsch.

1925, 1955, 2005 and now, Ben Stein; It refuses to die because “the debate about evolution is not about evolution at all.”

The Religious Right’s wildly popular video attack on Oprah’s “dangerous” teachings may not be as far off base as it first appears.

When a man who leads a large Muslim community, is believed to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad, and who derives his authority from that claim, comes to the United States it should be a major news story.

Get ready for more of the hoary old “raving evangelicals” vs. “atheist scientists” cant. Note to scientists: This is no time for smugness.

The questions were seemingly meant to induce affirmations from Democrats that God is indeed mysterious and awesome…

Megachurch Pastor Rod Parsley calls for America to “fulfill its divine purpose” by destroying “this false religion.”

When Pope Benedict XVI visits the United States for the first time this month, the media will tread lightly.

The Promise Keepers have gone from hugging and shedding tears to doing battle for the Christian Right.

The Olympic Flame, a potent symbol with religious connotations, has historically been the focus of social protest.