Jon Pahl at Religion in American History reflects on Obama's call to "begin again the work of remaking America."

Manya A. Brachear at the Chicago Tribune questions the tradition of "invit[ing] God to the inaugural ceremonies."

Foreign Policy's bloggers offer four suggestions for Obama's first weeks in office.

Amanda Shaw at First Things highlights key themes in a letter sent to Barack Obama from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In the letter, the U.S. bishops promise to "make this period of national change a time to advance the common good and defend the life and dignity of all."

Foreign Policy has a new report on Islamic finance, the growing industry that combines medieval legal formulas with modern banking.

At God's Politics, Rev. Joseph E. Lowery reflects on being asked to participate in the inauguration of the first African-American president of the United States.

At the New York Times, two letters to the editor express concern about Obama's call for unity.

At 3 Quarks Daily, Daniel Rourke (a non-believer) assesses the significance of Obama's use of the term "non-believer" in his inaugural address.

Religion Dispatches has an interview with the people behind a new report on how Muslims use virtual worlds like Second Life.

Devin T. Stewart at the Carnegie Council's blog, Policy Innovations, argues that "instilling the practice of ethical capitalism is possible and practical," but that "the Obama Administration has a big job ahead in reminding the American people of their ethical roots."