To Defeat ISIS, We Must Call Both Western and Muslim Leaders to Account To Defeat ISIS, We Must Call Both Western and Muslim Leaders to Account
And that includes the Saudi kings whose funding of Wahhabi doctrine gave rise to the scourge of Islamic extremism.
Nov 15, 2015 / Laila Lalami
October 19, 2003: Pope John Paul II Beatifies Mother Teresa October 19, 2003: Pope John Paul II Beatifies Mother Teresa
“‘Mother’ Teresa has always preached indulgence to the rich and sacrifice and acceptance to the poor.”
Oct 19, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
At Catholic Hospitals, a ‘Right to Life’ but Not a Right to Death At Catholic Hospitals, a ‘Right to Life’ but Not a Right to Death
Five states permit doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives, but Catholic hospitals still refuse to let their patients “die with dignity.”
Oct 8, 2015 / Katherine Stewart
Letters From the October 26, 2015, Issue Letters From the October 26, 2015, Issue
Papal buzzkill… sister act… Bern, baby, bern… fuzzy math?… Greider the great…
Oct 8, 2015 / Our Readers and Bryce Covert
‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer ‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer
The Post is coming down hard against Russia’s operations in Syria.
Oct 5, 2015 / James Carden
October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas
“Paul VI’s message was unmistakable, and more specific than could have been anticipated.”
Oct 4, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
The Pope’s Visit The Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis came and Yogi went— The latter up toward heaven sent. The pope seemed humble as that Yankee— He almost said, “Just call me Frankie.” But critics say that it’s a shame…
Oct 1, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
September 30, 2005: Cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed Appear in a Danish Newspaper September 30, 2005: Cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed Appear in a Danish Newspaper
“The cartoon scandal is about much more than freedom of speech. At its heart the controversy is about power.”
Sep 30, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
On Climate Change, Listen to Pope Francis, Not Jeb Bush On Climate Change, Listen to Pope Francis, Not Jeb Bush
The politician says we should disregard the pope because “he’s not a scientist.” But the pope’s background is in chemistry and his counselors are top scientists.
Sep 27, 2015 / John Nichols
What Trump and Carson Get Wrong: Islam Is As American as Apple Pie What Trump and Carson Get Wrong: Islam Is As American as Apple Pie
Since the very beginning, Islam has always been part of the social fabric of this country.
Sep 25, 2015 / Joshua Holland