The Bible

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Holy Constitution! Holy Constitution!
Mike Huckabee's affinity for religious extremism is no secret. But is biblical law at the heart of his presidential vision?
The atheist delusion The atheist delusion
Theologian John Haught explains why science and God are not at odds, why Mike Huckabee worries him, and why Richard Dawkins and other "new atheists" are ignorant about religion.
Romney and Huckabee's religious intolerance Romney and Huckabee's religious intolerance
Nonbelievers have long been more tolerant of believers in office than the other way around.
My favorite pornography My favorite pornography
I used to pore over the Sunday real estate ads and imagine how happy I'd be in that beach cottage on Antigua. But they don't call to me anymore.
Ice Age 2: Judgment Day Ice Age 2: Judgment Day
Animated woolly mammoths, the Bible and climate change.
Holy Mary, mother of women's studies? Holy Mary, mother of women's studies?
A feminist theologian makes Bible study safe for politically empowered women.
The fine art of revenge The fine art of revenge
A legal scholar says that "eye for an eye" justice is a lot more humane than you think.
Let us prey Let us prey
Jack Abramoff and his deeply religious right-wing cronies express their "biblical worldview" by swindling Indian tribes and bribing legislators. Verily, mysterious are the ways of the Lord.
A spiritual three-ring circus
Billy Graham's last crusade, at Shea Stadium, was a lot tamer than the fire-breathing revivals of my youth -- but the crowd was a lot more interesting.
Life of the Party Life of the Party
Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners, tells Democrats how they can attract moderate religious voters: Be authentic and don't be afraid to use the G-word.
God doesn't take sides God doesn't take sides
How do I reconcile my faith with that of the spiritual hysterics in the White House? Easy. I don't even try.
False accusations, bad boys and stripping Christians
Readers respond to recent articles on molestation allegations, acceptable sexual behavior and the Christian way to handle exotic dancers.
Biblio-quiz: The Bible, the Quran or "Mein Kampf"?
Test your knowledge of three of the world's most influential books. Don't miss the exciting bonus question!
King David was a nebbish King David was a nebbish
And Exodus never happened and the walls of Jericho did not come a-tumbling down. How archaeologists are shaking Israel to its biblical foundations.
Nick Cave
Introduction to Mark
We obsess, therefore we buy
Parenting manuals multiply along with parental insecurities.
"City of God" by E.L. Doctorow
Let there be enlightenment: harrowing stories of war and vengeance interleaved with a strange tale that starts with a stolen crucifix.
Self-sexing insects and other cases of parthenogenesis
What's so divine about a virgin birth?
Letters to the Editor
Does Christianity need a hipster bible? Plus: Irrational fretting over cyberslacking; WTO articles discuss everything but trade itself.
"Eve: A Biography" by Pamela Norris
As this remarkable survey demonstrates, for centuries the original hussy has given men a great excuse for controlling women.
Second coming
With its hip new edition of the Good Book, Grove Press aims to save the Bible from the fundamentalists.
Letter to the Editor
Why isn't college opening Lillie Wade's mind? Plus: Seeking the truth about Marilyn Monroe; Pat Buchanan's party switch is about winning, not principles.
"Colony Girl"
A rebellious young Eve stands at the center of a novel about a Midwestern religious cult.
Submit to me, Trent!
You know you want it.
Homosexuality and the civic responsibility of politicians
When Trent Lott called homosexuality sinful, he should have kept his mouth shut -- but those who claim homosexuality is a "lifestyle" are equally wrong.
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