New Poll: ‘Faithful Catholics’ an Endangered Species
As Pope Francis launches a survey of Catholic opinion, a new survey reveals a yawning gap between the leadership and British Catholics.
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Google’s Benevolent Interfaith Big Tent
The scene opens in a bustling restaurant in Delhi, where a young woman leans in close to her grandfather, whose eyes sparkle with memories of his childhood in Lahore, Pakistan. He points to faded photograph of two young boys: “This is me. And this is Yusuf.” Every evening they flew…
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New Study: Three-Quarters of American Giving Goes to Religion
Atheist Holiday Display: “A” Does Not Stand for “Art”
News last week that holiday decorations in Chicago’s Daley Plaza will be joined this year by a light-up “A” for atheism served as a reminder that though the anti-religion camp may claim victory over believers on many fronts, iconography is not one of them.
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Thanksgivukkah, With a Side of Christmas Envy
Thanksgivukkah is a way of being out, loud, and proud—We’re here! We’re Jewish! We eat turkey AND latkes!—but can Jews ever compete with the juggernaut of Christmas?
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Civility, Unity, Tolerance And Other Dangerous Terms
In these days of political polarization much of the public discussion, particularly when it comes to religion, has shifted from what is said to how it is said. Forget about equality, the narrative goes, are you demanding it in a kind and civil tone? Maybe civility, unity and tolerance ain’t all they’re cracked up to be…
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His Life in Our Hands: Remembering Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
“Comrades and fellow South Africans, I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you the, people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.”
Read MoreSoy Story: Atrocious ‘Reporting’ on Insular Religious Groups
From a rumor about Hasidic Jews and soy to Amish mafia TV.
Read MoreThe Explanation for Everything
Ten questions for the author of a novel inspired by a landmark Intelligent Design case discusses what it’s like to create a Darwinian blowhard, and more.
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Will Mindfulness Change the World? Daniel Goleman Isn’t Sure
Daniel Goleman is best known as the author of Emotional Intelligence, the title of which…
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