Laurie Goodstein writes in the New York Times about new Vatican investigations of American nuns, "a development that has startled and dismayed nuns who fear they are the targets of a doctrinal inquisition."

At the LA Times, Ahmed Rashid discusses Pakistan's decision to seriously address the Taliban threat.

Richard Dawkins is helping to subsidize a summer camp that will teach children the fundamentals of atheism.

You can now follow The Immanent Frame at the newly launched Tikkun Daily Blog. Check out our first post here.

You can now follow The Immanent Frame at the newly launched Tikkun Daily Blog. Check out our first post here.

At Sightings, Kathryn Lofton seeks out Michael Jackson's religious meaning by considering his self-presentation while alive, his recent memorialization, and the danceability of his pervasive songs.

On his show, Bill Moyers speaks with Cornel West, Serene Jones, and Gary Dorrien to get "a fresh take on what our core ethics and values as a society say about America’s politics, policy, and the challenges of balancing capitalism and democracy."

At his New York Times "Beliefs" column, Peter Steinfels reviews Bruce Gordon's new biography of John Calvin and discusses the legacy of the Swiss theologian and leader, born on July 10, 1509.

Paul Vitello writes in the New York Times about the more and more frequent intrusion of technology into religious services and institutions.