Eboo Patel on forging an American Muslim Identity, on the founding of the Interfaith Youth Core, and on the positive role that religion can play in the world…
Where contemporary culture has come to think of heaven as a place to chat, catch up with friends, and eat ice cream, conservative believers are concerned that God has been left out of the picture. A new book by Newsweek’s religion editor, Lisa Miller, covers this and other top stories on the celestial beat.
An interview with the author of a new book that takes a critical look at the biblical tale of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and sons, claiming that this story at the core of anxiety between religions isn’t exactly as it seems.
Ten questions for philosopher Hans-Georg Moeller whose new book explains how the language of morality, or of ethical purity, distorts our ability to tackle the toughest social and political problems.
In his new book, Kevin O’Neill describes the ways in which Christianity and citizenship, generally considered to be distinct, are melding in Guatemala.
Bizarre rumblings from the right about SCOTUS nominee Elena Kagan remind us that religion, politics, and sexuality are an inharmonious blend. Add education (think lesbian teachers) and you get full-on cacophony.