Nov 3rd, 2008 · Henry Alford recommends one of the least "ooey-wooey books about religion or philosophy" he's ever read: the Tao Te Ching, a collection of aphorisms that dates back two millennia and invites constant reinterpretation.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Known as a cultural critic, Clive James is gaining deserved recognition as a poet. Lucid and fun, these poems touch on literary life, mortality, religion — and unrequited love for the stars of women's tennis.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Belief.net, the nondenominational faith-questions clearinghouse, is being parodied by the makers of Religulous, who've set up a take-no-prisoners parody at Disbeliefnet.com. Ex-journalist and Belief.net co-founder Steven Waldman talks about the film, the site, and the way religion is figuring in this political season.
Sep 30th, 2008 · The new documentary Religulous offers a satirical — and very critical — look at the world's religions. Directed by Larry Charles, the film features Bill Maher posing undercover as a man seeking spiritual guidance from various religious groups.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Rimsky-Korsakov combines ravishing music, mystical folklore and fervent religion, in his spectacular opera, The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh. The production is from the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Pope Benedict has arrived for his first visit to France, which has 35 million baptized Catholics. Polls show the French have lost much of their sense of belonging to the church though Catholicism remains by far the country's No. 1 religion.
Aug 25th, 2008 · Politics and religion will mingle this week when Democrats choose Barack Obama as their nominee. Spurred by a presidential candidate who freely talks about his religious beliefs, Democrats plan to display their faith.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · The Rev. Marvin McMickle bridges religion and politics as pastor of Cleveland's influential Antioch Baptist Church. He says he fights for fairness and justice from the pulpit. And he'll be bringing that activist verve to Denver, his first political convention.