Reading Jesus: Mary Gordon's New Gospels Book
Mary Gordon's new book takes a hard look at the old stories.
Digital Bible Could Hasten End of Bound Scriptures
New digital Bible could hasten decline of bound Scriptures.
The Brain Processes Facts and Beliefs the Same Way
New study of the brain shows that facts and beliefs are processed in exactly the same way.
Why Atheist Richard Dawkins Is Irritated By Creationists
Richard Dawkins on his tense relations with those who believe in God.
Graham's Daughter: 'Religion Is an Impediment'
Anne Graham Lotz, the second of Billy and Ruth Graham's five children, says it's all right: as long as you have a personal relationship with Jesus, church doesn't really matter.
The Secret Bible Group Accruing Washington Power
The Fellowship is a secret religious group in Washington populated by some of the most powerful people in America. What, exactly, does it want?
Ted Kennedy and His Faith
As little children, they went to mass each week, and every day in the summertime. "We always had a rosary on our beds; and then, of course, [Mother would] hear our bedtime prayers and do our catechism with us," said Patricia, the sixth of Joseph and Rose Kennedy's nine children, in her mother's memoir, Times to Remember.
Who Cares about the Episcopal Civil War?
Who cares about the arcane battles of the Episcopal Church?
U.S. Views on God and Life Are Turning Hindu
America is not a Christian nation. We are, it is true, a nation founded by Christians, and according to a 2008 survey, 76 percent of us continue to identify as Christian (still, that's the lowest percentage in American history).
A Newly Revised Christian Advice Book
A revision of the Christian advice book Every Man's Battle.
Two Brothers Sailing on a Christian Mission
Two brothers attempt an Atlantic crossing as a Christian mission.
It's Time to Find Common Ground on Sex
To find common ground on abortion, let's talk about sex.
Beliefwatch: The Mayan 2012 Debate
'Around … 2012, a large chapter of human history will be coming to an end, and a new phase of human growth will commence.'
Huston Smith's 90 Years of Prayer, Yoga and Acid
The author of 'The World's Religions' looks back on 90 years of prayer, yoga and dropping acid.
Miller: The Battle Over Abortion Language
The way you talk about your desire for common ground, it turns out, signals whose side you're actually on.
The Third Annual Hottest Rabbis in America List
Once is lucky. Twice is nice. Three times—well, anyone can tell you that's a tradition. It is a great pleasure, then, to unveil the third annual installment of what we at NEWSWEEK fondly call the "hot rabbis list." Created, maintained and revised by three Jewish media tycoons—Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman Michael Lynton, News Corp.
Ceasefire in the Culture War Over Abortion
By making 'abortion reduction' a priority, Obama courts his frenemies.
Dambisa Moyo's "Dead Aid" Says Stop Aid to Africa
Photos of celebrities with poor African children don't 'help me raise a child who believes she can be a doctor or an engineer.'
Christian Versus Follower of Jesus
On Facebook, more than 900 groups use a variation of 'follower of Jesus.' It doesn't carry baggage.
Why Investors are Hoarding Gold
With prices setting new records, the worried wealthy are piling up ingots in home safes. NEWSWEEK goes shopping for precious metal.
Beliefwatch: How Do You Read the Bible?
The story of Dinah 'isn't a story they taught me at Temple Sinai's Hebrew school in 1980.'