09/09/2005
Amid reflections on Sept. 11, we can't ignore religion's role
On the fourth anniversary of Sept. 11, its difficult lessons still beg for our attention, even as our nation confronts the new crisis of Hurricane Katrina. Osama bin Laden forced uncomfortable questions by claiming that he terrorizes in the name of God. As a result, many have asked whether Islam, the world's second-largest religion, inherently nurtures terrorism. Yet a more pointed question may be: How has Mr. bin Laden succeeded in using religion to pursue his murderous agenda on a global stage?
Letters to the Religion editor
09/02/2005
Daniel E. Goodman: Baptist leader's divisive 1980 remark helped launch a conservative revolution
There is an adage that 20 years' worth of hard-won theology can be undone by a single 20-minute sermon. Bailey Smith's statement about God's not hearing the prayers of Jews is the illustration of that principle par excellence.
Letters to the Religion editor
08/26/2005
Sabaa Saleem: Understandably, many Muslims view U.S. actions through a different prism
Since I began working as an editor in The Washington Post 's foreign section a year ago, I have come into the office every day hoping only one thing: Please, not another story about a bloody attack perpetrated by extremist Muslims. Not in Iraq, Britain, Egypt, not anywhere.
Letters to the Religion editor
08/19/2005
Letters to the Religion editor
Harry Potter is a good kid, and reading him is good for kids
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