In Scientific American, Michael Shermer describes why humans may believe in supernatural powers.

John L. Esposito analyzes the misapplication of Samuel Huntington's clash of civilizations in Book Forum.

Michael Gerson writes about a dinner he had with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa'adu Abubakar III,…

At RealClearPolitics, Michelle Malkin reflects on the recent attempted attack on a New York synagogue by a group of Muslims…

In Slate, Dan Pashman wonders if the general lack of a public outcry over the legalization of gay marriage is…

In Foreign Policy, Marc Lynch looks at a new Zogby survey.

Edward Sebesta and James Loewen have drafted a letter to President Obama, asking him not to have a wreath laid…

Here & there contributor Nathan Schneider writes for Religion Dispatches about the series of covers on classified Department of Defense…

Ross Douthat writes about the theology of Dan Brown, author of The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons.

In Time, David Van Biema analyzes the disjointed relationship between Pope Benedict XVI and the Jewish people.