Myanmar: Monks and the Military Myanmar: Monks and the Military
If the Buddhist sangha and the military are the two dominant forces in the suffering society of Burma, could monks and dissident soldiers join forces to rise up against an oppressi...
Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Charles London
The Rockies Get Off Their Knees The Rockies Get Off Their Knees
As baseball's most sanctimonious team heads to the World Series, the Colorado Rockies are playing down their holier-than-thou image.
Oct 23, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
With Facts on Our Side With Facts on Our Side
Faced with a choice between facts and theology, antichoicers choose the latter every time.
Oct 18, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Turkey’s Finest Hour? Turkey’s Finest Hour?
The sick man of Europe gets a jolt of life, but will it last?
Oct 11, 2007 / Feature / Richard Falk
When Monks Get Mad When Monks Get Mad
If you think the Buddhist monks challenging the military regime in Myanmar are passive and peaceful, think again.
Sep 28, 2007 / Editorial / Andrew Lam
Frank Schaeffer Goes Crazy for God Frank Schaeffer Goes Crazy for God
The original poster child for the religious right describes how he came to terms with religion and an odd upbringing.
Sep 27, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jane Smiley
Why the Silence? Why the Silence?
Leaders of the Jewish community who have resisted calls to voice opposition to the war can no longer justify their failure to speak out.
Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Arthur Waskow
Progressive Jews Organize Progressive Jews Organize
A new wave of grassroots Jewish activism is emerging around issues like housing, healthcare and education.
Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Daniel May
Onward, Secular Soldiers Onward, Secular Soldiers
Memo to candidates: There are more atheists, agnostics and skeptics out there than you think. How about sending us some love?
Sep 6, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Mystery of Mother Teresa The Mystery of Mother Teresa
That a woman perceived of possessing great personal holiness turns out to be a person who suffered doubt in her experience with God deepens her mystery, rather than lessens it.
Sep 3, 2007 / Feature / Richard Rodriguez and Mary Ambrose