Religion

Meet Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Star Witness in Peter King’s Anti-Muslim Show Trial

Meet Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Star Witness in Peter King’s Anti-Muslim Show Trial Meet Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Star Witness in Peter King’s Anti-Muslim Show Trial

According to Jasser, the Muslim Brotherhood’s mission is to upend the Constitution and impose Sharia law and Islamic “political collectivism” in America.

Mar 8, 2011 / Sarah Posner

The ‘Hero’ of the War on Terror The ‘Hero’ of the War on Terror

Congressman Peter King's dark fantasies about American Muslims are intruding on reality.

Feb 10, 2011 / Michelle Goldberg

Backward, Christian Soldiers

Backward, Christian Soldiers Backward, Christian Soldiers

Zealots are trying to turn the military into a religious army. Mikey Weinstein is fighting back.

Feb 10, 2011 / Feature / Stephen Glain

As Muslim Populations Double, Can Americans Conquer Islamophobia? As Muslim Populations Double, Can Americans Conquer Islamophobia?

Over the next twenty years Muslim population in the US will double. As the numbers increase, will levels of mutual understanding and respect do the same?

Feb 4, 2011 / StudentNation / Maria Kari

No Prayers for David Kato No Prayers for David Kato

The Family, the secretive organization of evangelicals tied to extremist anti-gay legislation in Uganda, is refusing to pressure Ugandan lawmakers to drop the bill.

Feb 4, 2011 / Nancy Goldstein

Mourning Gabe Zimmerman Mourning Gabe Zimmerman

Remembering the progressive aide to Gabrielle Giffords who died in the attack in Tucson, Arizona.

Feb 1, 2011 / Josh Nathan-Kazis

Targeted Ugandan Gay Activist Murdered

Targeted Ugandan Gay Activist Murdered Targeted Ugandan Gay Activist Murdered

Ugandan activist David Kato was a leading voice against the country's notorious "Anti-Homosexuality Bill"—which was written with the help of three American evangeli...

Jan 27, 2011 / Nancy Goldstein

Quote of the Day: ‘Blasphemer’ Quote of the Day: ‘Blasphemer’

 Quote of the day from a group of 500 Pakistani "religious scholars."

Jan 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Christmas, Congress And The Times That Try Men’s Souls Christmas, Congress And The Times That Try Men’s Souls

Republican senators attacked Harry Reid for keeping the chamber working as the Holiday approached. What would these Tories have told George Washington and the troops who were prepa...

Dec 24, 2010 / John Nichols

Kilito’s Way: On Abdelfattah Kilito

Kilito’s Way: On Abdelfattah Kilito Kilito’s Way: On Abdelfattah Kilito

In The Clash of Images Abdelfattah Kilito creates a touching portrait of a young man coming of age in French-occupied Morocco.

Dec 9, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Laila Lalami

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