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The one thing that seems able to tame even a hardened cynic like Holden Caufield, in the least overtly religious Salinger book, is an encounter with the innocence of childhood; especially children at play. It is this quest for lost innocence that defines the spiritual trajectory of Salinger’s most memorable characters. They are all teachers, parents, players, children-at-heart.

As the ‘gods’ of Hollywood descend in designer digs, religion scholars Gary Laderman and Anthea Butler discuss the divinity of celebrity in America.

Tamara, the girl who is dead but doesn’t know it, who exists only within the “magic circle” of a virtual game, takes center stage in this week’s episode, and in our commentary.

Set on the mean streets of Jaffa, politics are ever-present in a tragic tale of a drug deal gone bad. Meanwhile, in the city that gives the film its title Jewish-only housing is being approved and properties developed.

Though he’s frequently associated with the excesses of televangelism TD Jakes should be praised for doing the progressive thing.

A new study of brain activity in those thought to be in a “vegetative” state blurs the line between life and death.

For Beck, social justice is the new fascism.

How the religious meaning doesn’t really fly in Congress.

Catholics United says both House and Senate abortion restrictions “go too far,” but supports passing Senate version of bill.