Spirituality

The Sikh community at the centre of the latest US shooting have much to teach us about togetherness says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

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Mark Engler argues the Catholic Church has made a parody of itself by criticizing nuns for ‘focusing too much on poverty and economic injustice.’

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One of the greatest Arab poets of our time speaks to Giedre Steikunaite about creativity and consciousness.

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Humanist Andrew Copson and feminist Catholic theologian Tina Beattie go head-to-head - read their arguments and join the debate.

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Despite its turbulent past, Ziauddin Sardar finds reasons for optimism in Pakistan’s future.

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In her final blog of the series, Eva Bartlett admires the courage of those observing the Muslim holy month under the most extreme conditions.

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A review of the book by Paul Cliteur

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Zuhra Bahman gives the inside story on how male sorcerers are keeping women down in Afghanistan.

Filed in: Afghanistan Spirituality Women

Faith schools get a bashing even from committed multiculturalists. We talk to one supporter who currently teaches English at a secular school in Australia.

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Regular NI contributor Anna Chen casts the second Stone.

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Jesus kept some shady political company. And his lifestyle has obvious radical resonance. But was he out to overthrow the state? Terry Eagleton examines the Gospels for evidence.

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