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Is the lingering importance of “Good Samaritan Jesus” for the religiously unaffiliated a yearning for a more ethically engaged, prophetic Christianity?

Material objects have long played a role in Jesus films, but in the latest retelling, adapted from a History Channel miniseries, coins and the temple itself play a crucial role.

Because it’s high time someone stood up to prayer, that nefarious act that’s reaped so much destruction in our world. Oh wait.

Russian Orthodox Church calls for more anti-gay legislation, Catholics ask Pope Francis to oppose anti-gay laws

So, right off the bat, this generation has dumped its religious leaders, its priests or gurus, and has dispensed with the obligation of coming together each week as a community. I guess, if there’s no one there to deliver a sermon or wisdom talk, what’s the point of gathering together once a week?

Panama’s Muslim converts work to carve out space for themselves, in a country that doesn’t seem to know they exist. In this report, Aliyya Swaby meets two black Muslim women who have founded a mosque in Panama City and describes the unique mix of religion, race, class and gender at play in the growth of their community.

The Sisters’ actions aren’t simply allowable, they’re what make Catholics participation in a secular world possible.

“One of the perks of being an atheist is not having to do [traditional worship] anymore. I’ve been in the religion business all my life and I just need a break.”

Why Uncle Sugar threatens Mike Huckabee’s religiously conceived masculinity.

A reverend calls for other religious leaders to speak up and urge President Obama to stand for the reproductive rights of women.