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Pope Francis denounces ‘trickle-down’ economic theories

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The pope sharply criticized growing economic inequality and unfettered markets in a lengthy paper.

Sally Quinn

On many faiths

Regardless of what one believes, there is a shared quest to find a message in the madness. That’s what I have done at On Faith.

Sally Quinn

Pub theology: Beer and burgers and a side of the Bible

Satisfying a generation’s thirst for spirituality without the church.

Sally Quinn

Peace, love, bliss? It’s not sustainable

Obsessed-with-success Washington could learn a lesson from mystic and spiritual master Sadhguru.

Sally Quinn

Atheists flex their muscle

From the pope’s interview to the Virginia gubernatorial race, atheists are at the center of our debates.

On Faith

‘It’s fun to be Catholic again.’

A priest and editor once fired for questioning Vatican doctrine sees new hope for his faith.

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How to have a happy Thanksgivukkah

How to have a happy Thanksgivukkah

The Hanukkah-Thanksgiving mash up reminds us how to live happier, bolder and more successful lives. Want a slice of that good life? Here’s how

Is God still welcome at the Thanksgiving table?

Is God still welcome at the Thanksgiving table?

Have our Thanksgiving traditions, centered around food, the Macy’s parade and football, become more focused on living out cultural norms than remembering historical truths?

U.S. diplomacy with Iran and the ethics of the sitting together at table

U.S. diplomacy with Iran and the ethics of the sitting together at table

Let us strive to share the abundance of life and our own love and goodwill with even our adversaries.

Should we rethink Turkey this Thanksgiving?

Should we rethink Turkey this Thanksgiving?

Climate change, factory farming superbugs should give us plenty of food for thought this Thanksgiving.

On ‘Thanksgivukkah,’ give thanks for religious freedom

This Thanksgivukkah we can be grateful that in a world torn apart by sectarian conflicts and ethnic divides, the United States stands out as a sign of hope that people can live together with deep religious differences.

Gay and loved by God

Gay and loved by God

The Bible cannot be literally true for some sins, but not for others.

What do we owe Native Americans?

This Thanksgiving, Americans should consider taking a spiritual page from Australia

Heaping helping of holidays: Thanksgiving, meet Hanukkah

Heaping helping of holidays: Thanksgiving, meet Hanukkah

“Thanksgivukkah” gives rise to kitschy humor and serious consideration of traditions

Muslims can be heroes, too

Muslims can be heroes, too

Marvel’s new comic book series reminds us that Muslims can be heroes as well as villains. But vanquishing anti-Muslim prejudice will take a more sustained and energetic effort by Kamala’s human counterparts.

‘Atheism is boring’

‘Atheism is boring’

Is it time for a religion-free revival?

How JFK’s religion changed American public life

How JFK’s religion changed American public life

Kennedy’s vision of religion’s role in politics was a textured philosophy far beyond the narrowness of which he’s accused by critics. We will serve President Kennedy’s memory well by continuing to protect and preserve such a nation.

Whose Jews?

American Jews are fine with Jews who don’t believe in God, but are concerned and embarrassed by Jews who believe that God has a son.

Across religious and party lines, steady support for path to citizenship

Across religious and party lines, steady support for path to citizenship

Immigration reform has continued to receive bipartisan and cross-religious support, remaining one of those rare issues that largely transcends such divisions.

Thanksgiving a time for Catholics to work for the poor

Thanksgiving a time for Catholics to work for the poor

Salvation, arrival in the beloved community of the Kingdom of God, requires our individual effort but it is intended for all of us, together.

Religion events from around the Washington area

Thanksgiving worship, food drives, church bazaars and farmers market, concerts, Tai chi, Hannukah events.

Atheists in the military need chaplains, too

Atheists in the military need chaplains, too

Atheists and the non-religious deal with the same questions about life and death, and fear, and loss the same as a religious individual, and can benefit from discussing such topics with a chaplain who understands their perspective the same as a religious individual can.

Imagine the right’s religion

Imagine the right’s religion

The right cries over religious liberty but seems unwilling to extend that freedom to people with different beliefs.

In Turkey, can Islam and democracy coexist?

In Turkey, can Islam and democracy coexist?

Religious freedom is more than Turkey’s bridge to the European Union.

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The dignity of desires

The dignity of desires

The writings of C.S. Lewis, who died 50 years ago, remain a joy to read.

Santorum: GOP should study Pope Francis

Santorum: GOP should study Pope Francis

“I love the fact that Pope Francis is out there talking about the beauty of the faith and what the faith is for, as opposed to what the faith is against,” the former presidential candidate said in an interview. “I think that what Pope Francis is doing really makes a lot of sense for Republicans.”

Religion

Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’

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 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

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

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: America has rejected God

Rev. Franklin Graham: America has rejected God

Rev. Franklin Graham: America has rejected God
Rev. Franklin Graham on his holiday outreach program

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

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 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.
Polls: Romney up, God down

Polls: Romney up, God down

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 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’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

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.