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religion
Atheists know more about god than believers do: survey
Conscious rejection of faith leads to knowing more, says researcher
Burning Qurans and Ground Zero mosques: when is it reasonable to take offence?
Pastor Jones was too handsomely rewarded for his threats
Should the Pope face charges?
A renowned lawyer makes the case that the Pope should have his day in court for harbouring pedophiles
Spreading the holy word—and fuelling Islamic extremism
Salafi preachers travel the globe preaching the ‘true’ Islam. Their converts are fertile ground for jihadists.
High-tech nuns
The sisters of Poor Clares have an unlikely ally in their mission of prayer: a customized news reading device
Richard Dawkins compares burqa to garbage bag
British atheist was speaking about faith-based schools
Newsmakers
Carla Bruni’s very tough act, Ahmadinejad vs. Paul the Octopus, and an extreme breed of couch surfer
A new scandal for the church
Cardinal sins: Kickbacks for cheap real estate?