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Defendant on trial for murder of Dr. George Tiller says his religious beliefs justified his actions. (Updated below with jury’s verdict.)

While some of us believe that “it is not in war, but in peace, that we are trained,” we’re still waiting for equality in the military.

Avatar is now officially the top-grossing movie of all time, but that’s not because it shows us something entirely original (in 3D no less). Like all good myths, it is a mashup: a mix of well-tested stories, presented in an unfamiliar way.

New efforts to legislate creationism across the country.

“Pro-life” Super Bowl ad sparks controversy about network advertising policies.

It may be only a movie, but it is turning significant segments of its audience into eco-radicals. We can go ahead and dissect the film’s weaknesses, but as our planet dies, and politicians fail, is this really how we want to talk about the most influential ecological parable of our time?

The Texas Board of Education sees … . socialism?

How a television show can be a religious event.

The Vatican’s Web site considers a patron saint of the internet, Muslims debate divorce by text, and Jews pray by email; How does the inevitable transition to the virtual realm affect religious experience across the world?