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Wright's theology not "new or radical": Black religion expert Jonathan Walton on black liberation theology's roots in slavery, MLK Jr.'s "God damn America moment" and what Jeremiah Wright has in common with Gennifer Flowers.; By Sarah Posner May 3, 2008
The Democrats' God problem: Obama and Clinton have trumpeted their religious credentials -- but is it really more secularism that they need?; By Walter Shapiro Apr 30, 2008
You are the river: An interview with Ken Wilber: The integral philosopher explains the difference between religion, New Age fads and the ultimate reality that traditional science can't touch.; By Steve Paulson Apr 28, 2008
Big Think: "Shalom in the Home" rabbi on religion in crisis: Shmuley Boteach says "raw untempered masculinity has adversely affected our world."; Mar 31, 2008
Seduced by the Dalai Lama: He may be a global icon of goodness, as Pico Iyer's biography reminds us. But is the Dalai Lama the political leader Tibet needs?; By Louis Bayard Mar 25, 2008
"God talked to me today": I was an agnostic who never took my family to church. And then, my son starting hearing the voice of God.; By Ann Bauer Mar 22, 2008
I don't believe in atheists: Foreign correspondent and intellectual provocateur Chris Hedges explains why New Atheists like Christopher Hitchens are as dangerous as Christian fundamentalists.; By Charly Wilder Mar 13, 2008
How to turn white evangelicals into Democrats: According to author Amy Sullivan, liberals don't have to sell their souls to convert Christian Republicans.; By Vincent Rossmeier Feb 26, 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
America closes the book on intelligence: Our country is barely smarter than a fifth grader -- no wonder it's drowning in religious fundamentalism and political ideologues on both sides, argues Susan Jacoby.; By Laura Miller Feb 15, 2008
The big secret about secret societies: Step right up, folks, and read the one true guide to Western and Eastern esoteric societies from the Freemasons to the Rosicrucians. Relics, totems and secret handshakes revealed!; By Laura Miller Jan 28, 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
Irving the Snowchicken is coming to town: Forget Christmakkah and Festivus. Our interfaith holiday involves a magical rooster who fills the children's pants with presents.; By Christopher Noxon Dec 22, 2007
America's first Me Generation: Did Emerson and the American transcendentalists transform society or merely sow the seeds of American individualism?; By Laura Miller Dec 19, 2007
The atheist delusion: Theologian John Haught explains why science and God are not at odds, why Mike Huckabee worries him, and why Richard Dawkins and other "new atheists" are ignorant about religion.; By Steve Paulson Dec 18, 2007
Romney and Huckabee's religious intolerance: Nonbelievers have long been more tolerant of believers in office than the other way around.; By Joe Conason Dec 7, 2007
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
Mitt Romney's ominous verb: In his religion speech today, the former Massachusetts governor goes in dangerous directions in linking faith to freedom.; Walter Shapiro Dec 6, 2007
American politics in bad faith: It would be wrong if Mitt Romney lost the GOP race because of his Mormon beliefs rather than his dubious policies.; By Walter Shapiro Dec 6, 2007
A friend is involved in Scientology. Should I interfere?: I've studied fringe religious movements and I know the dangers they pose. What is my role here?; By Cary Tennis Dec 4, 2007
Mike Huckabee, on a wing and a prayer: In a Salon interview, the long-shot GOP candidate reveals his convictions about gay marriage, wonders about Mitt Romney's faith, and fires back at Fred Thompson.; By Michael Scherer Nov 9, 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
School for housewives: Is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's new homemaking curriculum a shrewd way to train future conservative warriors?; Carol Lloyd Oct 12, 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

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