Religion

God Is a Republican

God Is a Republican God Is a Republican

And he wants you to put down your tallywhacker right now.

Apr 7, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Theocracy Versus Democracy

Theocracy Versus Democracy Theocracy Versus Democracy

How the reckless Hobby Lobby decision has excited the imagination of the right wing.

Apr 3, 2015 / William Greider

‘Why Do They Hate Us?’

‘Why Do They Hate Us?’ ‘Why Do They Hate Us?’

It’s too easy to condemn the right’s populist attacks on Muslims—especially with so many left-wing atheists and liberal hawks joining the party.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Moustafa Bayoumi

A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson

A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson

The novelist discusses religion, history, language and the importance of moral scrutiny.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts

The Most Common Type of American Terrorist Is a White Man With a Weapon and a Grudge

The Most Common Type of American Terrorist Is a White Man With a Weapon and a Grudge The Most Common Type of American Terrorist Is a White Man With a Weapon and a Grudge

We don't yet know what drove killer Craig Stephen Hicks, but American Muslims are more often victims of ideological violence than perpetrators of it.

Feb 11, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith?

Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith? Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith?

Many conservative Christians opposed the bishop’s work on behalf of the poor.

Feb 4, 2015 / Blog / Greg Grandin

Evangelical Boilerplate

Evangelical Boilerplate Evangelical Boilerplate

Billy Graham’s innocuous blend of showmanship and salvation.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Molly Worthen

The European Union May Be on the Verge of Collapse

The European Union May Be on the Verge of Collapse The European Union May Be on the Verge of Collapse

The complex federal project of the EU has proven fragile in the absence of a strong external threat.

Jan 27, 2015 / John Feffer

Republicanism vs. Multiculturalism in France

Republicanism vs. Multiculturalism in France Republicanism vs. Multiculturalism in France

The country struggles with religion and integration one week after the Charlie Hebdo murders.

Jan 21, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie

Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie

While the Times frequently needs pushing on its watery language, there are real ethical reasons to exclude Charlie’s Mohammad cartoons.

Jan 15, 2015 / Blog / Leslie Savan

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