Young people in Saudi Arabia are trying to return Ramadan to its more traditional roots, reports the Washington Post.

Ethan Bronner writes in the New York Times about the convergence of Muslim and Jewish holidays in Jerusalem.

From the Dallas Morning News religion blog.

In "Measuring Evangelicalism: Consequences of Different Operationalization Strategies," which is featured in the latest issue of the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, co-authors D. Michael Lindsay and Conrad Hackett report that depending on how one defines an "evangelical"---based on denominational affiliation, self-classification, or specific religious beliefs---this group's political impact can vary widely.

Shmuel Rosner writes in Slate about the contested mayoral race in Jerusalem.

Ben Jones wonders if religion can be a force for good in Africa.

A new poll suggests a generational shift may be underway among white evangelicals.

From The Economist, the stunning growth of Christianity in China.

In time for tonight's Vice Presidential debate, we offer a second installment of articles from around the web that address Sarah Palin's faith.