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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
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
Divine politics: In "The Stillborn God," a history of the separation of church and state, Mark Lilla urges the West to remember the religious fanaticism in its past -- or risk its return.; By Laura Miller Sep 24, 2007
The Mormons are coming: Long before Mitt Romney and "Big Love," Mormons were demonized as polygamists, prudes and vampires. But Mormonism just may be the first major world faith since Islam.; By Andrew O'Hehir Sep 20, 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
Is atheism dead?: My belief in no God, which has sustained me since high school, is starting to feel shaky.; By Cary Tennis Jul 12, 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
Anne Lamott's amazing grace: The former Salon columnist talks straight about being attacked by readers, why she's not crazy about Hillary, her wonderful week with Molly Ivins, and what a drag it is getting old.; By Joan Walsh Mar 21, 2007
Oprah's ugly secret: By continuing to hawk "The Secret," a mishmash of offensive self-help cliches, Oprah Winfrey is squandering her goodwill and influence, and preaching to the world that mammon is queen.; By Peter Birkenhead Mar 5, 2007
Finding my religion: Fifteen years ago, I converted from Catholicism to Islam. My mother still doesn't understand my choice, but there's not a day that I regret it.; By Patricia Dunn Dec 18, 2006
Booting the anti-Bush heathens: A North Carolina pastor redefines his faith-based community.; Mark Follman May 6, 2005
Life of the Party: Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners, tells Democrats how they can attract moderate religious voters: Be authentic and don't be afraid to use the G-word.; By Tim Grieve May 2, 2005
God doesn't take sides: How do I reconcile my faith with that of the spiritual hysterics in the White House? Easy. I don't even try.; By Anne Lamott Apr 27, 2005
"You can't run the world on faith": Some Reagan conservatives decry Bush's "Messianic" approach and preference for dogma over evidence.; By James K. Galbraith Oct 18, 2004
Flashes of hope in the darkest hour: My son, Sam, never knew his dad. One day he decided he wanted to meet him. Here's what happened.; By Anne Lamott Dec 20, 2002
Faith in the baby: They told me he was fine. I don't know that I ever believed them.; By Kristin Ohlson Apr 5, 2001
Views from the pews: If church is theater, then where are the reviews? This week, the Baptists lose it at the altar, and the Unitarians try finding it through tweedy discussion.; By Chris Colin Nov 22, 2000
Deepak Chopra: Everyday Immortality; Deepak Chopra Oct 5, 2000
Don't call me Mrs.: When the local Catholics couldn't face my surname, I went church shopping.; By Donna Cornachio Feb 23, 2000
Letters to the editor: My Mom caught me reading Playboy -- and thought I was gay! Plus: Did Hildegard of Bingen really commune with God -- or just need aspirin? Mixed reactions to Hillary's New York adventure.; Letters to the editor Jan 10, 2000
Are you there, God?: The Templeton Foundation invests millions so scientists might prove that faith works. But their answers aren't what Sir John Templeton wants to hear.; By Lawrence Osborne Dec 24, 1999
The day I became a Muslim: At an Indian mosque on a blazing summer afternoon, a moment that I had only dreamed of came true.; By Zachary Karabell Dec 11, 1999
Making bombs in Zanzibar: An enigmatic encounter with a would-be African terrorist leaves an expatriate wondering about truth and faith.; By Frank Bures Dec 8, 1999

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