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Thinking weaselish thoughts at Eastertide: Holy Week is a good time to ask: Do we really believe or do we just like to hang out with nice people and listen to organ music?; By Garrison Keillor Mar 19, 2008
Are you going to hell?: Former born-again Christian John Marks journeyed back into the evangelical America he'd left behind and discovered the promise -- and limitations -- of faith.; By Louis Bayard Feb 25, 2008
I'm a brilliant scientist and I fear for the world's fate: I wish I could have faith -- at least for my daughter's sake if not for mine.; By Cary Tennis Jan 24, 2008
The accidental heretic: I'm a devoted Catholic and a huge Philip Pullman fan. Can a church that condemns him still embrace someone like me?; By Donna Freitas Dec 7, 2007
Somebody sent child protective services to my house!: An anonymous complaint brought a scary visitor with a list of accusations.; By Cary Tennis Nov 30, 2007
Bless me, Mother ...: Women are ordained as Catholic priests in a ceremony some call profane.; Lynn Harris Nov 12, 2007
Should I come out as an atheist?: I've been lying to my family, my friends and my religious university -- I don't believe in God! I don't! I don't!; By Cary Tennis Oct 25, 2007
Sunday morning coming down: I'm an old, tired Democrat, sick of this infernal war, but here in an old brownstone church there is a moment of separation from all the griefs of this world.; By Garrison Keillor Oct 17, 2007
My Christian daughter says I'm going to hell: I don't believe in God but I want to allay her fears.; By Cary Tennis Oct 4, 2007
I feed the poor but eat with the rich: We do our Christian charity and then drink mimosas at a fancy hotel up the street. And that just seems so wrong!; By Cary Tennis Aug 21, 2007
Worshiping strict statutes of limitation: The Catholic Church fights bills extending limits for filing charges of child sex abuse.; Carol Lloyd Aug 9, 2007
How can churches serve sex offenders?: Some congregations struggle to accommodate all while still protecting children.; Catherine Price Aug 7, 2007
Churches slam doors on sex offenders: Christian, Muslim and Jewish congregations are struggling over whether to let sex offenders worship in their midst. Few have mercy.; By Eilene Zimmerman Apr 26, 2007
Something to believe in: For years, I struggled to connect to my father's God. But this Easter I'm reminding myself that Jesus himself was a doubter.; By Darcey Steinke Apr 7, 2007
My mother tithes 10 percent -- but she can't make her house payments: We're happy to help with her second mortgage -- but not if the money goes to her church.; By Cary Tennis Dec 8, 2006
Don't like Christmas? Get a life: You may feel excluded by Christian symbolism, but you're in America. Work with it.; By Garrison Keillor Nov 29, 2006
Buckeyes eye abortion ban: Also: IRS warns South Dakota churches against certain political campaigns.; Lynn Harris Jun 14, 2006
Rome's latest witch hunt won't stop with gays: Under cover of the sex-abuse scandal, the Vatican is scapegoating homosexuals in order to purge all "wrong thinkers" from the American Catholic Church.; By Sara Miles Oct 3, 2005
Compassionate conservative: John Paul II has been appropriated by the American right. But his "culture of life" was not the same as theirs.; By Amy Sullivan Apr 2, 2005
Losing my religion: My mother is a black evangelical Christian -- and a staunch Democrat. The party failed her and millions of other religious folk, and that has to change.; By ZZ Packer Nov 20, 2004
Right Hook: War hawks Brooks, Kagan and Kristol admit that Bush has blundered in Iraq. Plus: A new CEO for the CIA, and recruiting "wild Christian warriors."; By Mark Follman Apr 21, 2004
So a priest walks into a bar: I'm young, female and I wear a white collar. Dating can be a living hell.; By Astrid Storm Jul 23, 2003
The Church of Latter-day constraints: A former Mormon says that the sheltered environment of Elizabeth Smart's religion might explain why she didn't run from her captors.; By Ian R. Williams Mar 18, 2003
Holy media and unfair evictions: Readers respond to articles on the newest reformation to hit churches, and the latest public housing dilemma.; Apr 17, 2002
Confessions of a former celibate: A former priest, now married, thinks celibacy should no longer be an absolute condition for the priesthood.; By Eugene Kennedy Mar 16, 2002

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