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Israel's Historic Achievement
By Mortimer Zuckerman -
Opinion
- May 16, 2008
Sixty years is a short time in the life of a state.
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"The Role of Women is Changing" in the Arab World: A Conversation with Queen Noor al-Hussein
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
American-born Queen Noor married King Hussein of Jordan in 1978.
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The Evangelical Manifesto: What It Means
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 13, 2008
An important new statement says theological principles should trump policy preferences.
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The Reverend Wright Controversy Draws Attention to the United Church of Christ
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 9, 2008
The UCC leadership, embracing controversy, welcomes debate over its liberal stands.
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In Iran, Covert Christian Converts Live With Secrecy and Fear
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- May 8, 2008
A draft Iranian law would mandate the death penalty for apostasy.
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Obama Holds On to His Jewish Supporters
Nation & World
- May 7, 2008
Obama currently does better among Jewish voters than presumed McCain, according to a Gallup Poll.
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Does Wright Represent Black Church-Goers?
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 2, 2008
Two leading experts share their diverging views.
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Why Islamic States Would Be Bad for Muslims
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- May 1, 2008
Defining 'sharia' is crucial to finding a healthy place for religion in Muslim nations.
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U.S. News's Secrets of Islam
News Desk
- April 23, 2008
What do Muslims really believe? Who was Muhammad? What is the significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca? U.S. News provides answers to these and many other questions in its series Secrets of Islam: The Essential Guide to the World's Fastest-Growing Religion.
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The Pope Confronts the Priest Sex Scandal
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
Pleased with the pontiff's response, victims now want the church to follow through.
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The Pope Praises Catholic Educators
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
The pontiff offered encouragement, not ultimatums on "minimal Catholicity."
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What to Do About the Priest Shortage
By Kent Garber -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
The Pope opposes liberalizing the rules, but most Catholics disagree.
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Jewish Voters Still Have Questions About Obama
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
Jewish voters still are unsure of the presidential candidate.
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Candidates Speak About Their Religious Beliefs
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
One impact of the pope's visit was to inspire media coverage of religion in public life.
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The Vatican on Muslims and Jews
By Justin Ewers -
Nation & World
- April 17, 2008
The pope has offended some followers of other faiths but may be mending fences.
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Pope Warns Bishops Against Creeping Secularism
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- April 17, 2008
Speaking to bishops, the pontiff makes a strong defense of faith in a secular world.
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Top U.S. Officials of All Faiths Welcome Pope Benedict
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- April 15, 2008
Catholic senators and representatives to participate in Pope's visit.
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The Pope Has an Eager Audience in Youth
By Jay Tolson -
Nation & World
- April 14, 2008
A new survey shows that younger Catholics are more in sync with pre-Vatican II practices.
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Clinton and Obama Address Religion in Effort to Reassure Democratic Voters
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- April 14, 2008
The Democratic candidates this cycle are putting their beliefs out front to reassure religious voters.
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Pope Benedict XVI's Visit Begins Tomorrow
News Desk
- April 14, 2008
Here’s the schedule of events.
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Churches Tackle Worshipers' Money Management
By Liz Wolgemuth -
Money & Business
- April 11, 2008
Christian believers look for financial wisdom in the Bible.
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Fever Grows for Faith-Based Funds
By Liz Wolgemuth -
Money & Business
- April 11, 2008
Protestant, Catholic, and Islamic principles are dictating investment strategies.
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Why the Pope Is Wrong About Condoms
By Deborah Kotz -
Nation & World
- April 10, 2008
An interview with South African Bishop Kevin Dowling, an AIDS activist.
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A Legacy of Beauty
By Beth Brophy -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
Islam has nourished a rich tradition in the decorative arts.
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The Short-Lived Romance of Muslim Spain
By Alex Markels -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
The city of Córdoba was once dubbed the "ornament of the world."
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