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A campaign to promote an ‘Egyptian Islam’
(Tara Todras-Whitehill / For The Washington Post)
Officials seek to “standardize” Islamic preaching, but critics say the effort could add fuel to the coup backlash.
Atheists flex their muscle
From the pope’s interview to the Virginia gubernatorial race, atheists are at the center of our debates.
‘It’s fun to be Catholic again.’
A priest and editor once fired for questioning Vatican doctrine sees new hope for his faith.
The Pope Francis miracle
The Catholic Church is buzzing with every word from the new pope. Some see a sign of God at work.
For Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, a call for military service
Rabbi sees separation of church and state a bigger issue than Syrian weapons.
Reza Aslan, researching while Muslim
The ‘Zealot’ author’s controversial Fox interview has ignited a long-overdue conversation about religion.
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How to counter violent extremism
Those who wish to divide communities along religious, sectarian lines have a head start but there is another way.
Religious liberty takes center stage in diplomacy with Iran
President Rouhani must show the world that his nation can respect the religious liberty of its own people if we are to trust that his nation is changing.
Michele Bachmann: Obama administration support of Syrian rebels proves we’re in the end times
“Yes it gives us fear in some respects because we want the retirement that our parents enjoyed. Well they will, if they know Jesus Christ.“
Salam and salutation to Pope Francis
The pope’s extraordinary initiatives give us hope in our time of conflict and show us compassion in an age of indifference.
Is God’s existence beside the point?
The question of God’s existence, God’s nature, the issues that bring religions into war with each other or that bring believers and unbelievers into conflict--these all obscure the deeper currents in our philosophical or religious lives.
In ‘Gravity,’ finding spirituality in space
We can find life after death, the movie suggests. We can be born again, even in the coldest and darkest of places.
More Mormons on a mission
Church President Thomas S. Monson announced at the faith’s 183rd semi-annual conference in Salt Lake City this past weekend that 80,000 missionaries are now serving worldwide - a staggering rise of 22,000 in the past year, half of them young women.
That’s an atheist thing to do, Pope Francis
Jew or Catholic, atheist or humanist, I care most about whether an individual is a good person, regardless of religious belief.
When pride overruns the common good
Is the age-old sin of pride behind today’s grandstanding from Congress?
Washington area religion events
Blessing of the animals, church suppers and fall festivals, gospel music concerts, gay rights events.
Atheists flex their muscle
From the pope’s interview to the Virginia gubernatorial race, atheists are at the center of our debates.
Should we rethink eating animals?
Pope Francis appears to be leading pro-life Christians toward a more consistent ethic of life. On this feast day of the patron saint of animals, perhaps we can be more consistent in our concern for violence inflicted on vulnerable populations—both humans on non-human.
Government shutdown is a big deal for needy women and children
The names and faces of those whose lives are most affected by these proposed “compromises” of spending cuts are poor men, women, and children who rely on these social protections for basic human needs.
Why GOP opposition to Obamacare will hurt Hispanic outreach
Most Hispanics also have no problem with the government playing a central role in the provision of health care.
The government shutdown and the Golden Rule
The Golden Rule asks us to be aware of the least among us because that person is us at another moment in time and space.
Atheists at the pulpit
We are at a moment in history where it is clear that new religions are going to be created in a big way.
What’s my religion? It’s complicated, and beautiful.
A religious identity doesn’t mean what it used to.
Can liberal Judaism survive?
An intensive Jewish education and embracing communities with genuine standards can both save and revivify liberal Judaism.
What’s ‘the Francis Factor’?
Eventually, the measure of Francis won’t be how Catholics feel, but what believers do during his pontificate.
Religion
Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’
The Post’s Sally Quinn talks with Saddleback Church co-founder Kay Warren on doubting God’s existence, the HIV/Aids epidemic and why God allows suffering. (Archives)
Author Colm Toibin talks about his book ‘The Testament of Mary’
Author Colm Toibin sat down with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn to discuss his approach to writing “The Testament of Mary” and his relationship with the Catholic church.
Conn. Rabbi talks about comforting Sandy Hook victim’s mom
Rabbi Shaul Praver of the Adath Israel congregation in Newtown, Conn., discusses comforting the mom of Sandy Hook shooting victim Noah Posner on Saturday.
Pope Benedict sends first tweet
VIDEO | Pope Benedict sent his first tweet using his handle @pontifex. The Pope writes: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."
Rev. Franklin Graham on his holiday outreach program
Rev. Franklin Graham sits down with the The Post’s Sally Quinn to talk about his holiday outreach program, Operation Christmas Child.
Eckhart Tolle on losing trust in God, being in the now
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle spoke with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn about his Roman Catholic upbringing, losing trust in God and the core of his teachings: being in the now.
Bishop Stallings on controversial ministry
Bishop George Stallings, founder of the Imani Temple African Catholic Congregation talks about his controversial ministry and allegations that he abused altar boys while a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.
New polls show Mitt Romney catching up to Obama. Meanwhile, God seems to be losing ground: a new poll shows that one in five Americans now self-identify as secular. We speak to religion reporter Michelle Boorstein and Jesse Galef of the Secular Student Alliance.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie speaks at DNC
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, co-chair of the DNC Credentials Committee and the first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, called the Democratic Party the “most forward-looking” party.
Mitt Romney’s RNC speech highlights
Mitt Romney accepts the official GOP nominee and speaks to the Republican National Convention on its final night.
Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.Elsewhere in National
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