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Angry Irish confront Vatican over child-abuse scandals, church role in changing Ireland

DUBLIN — From the pews and pulpits, Ireland’s Catholics are demanding that the Vatican finally come clean on its oversight role in child abuse cover-ups.

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Where’s the religious freedom in new birth control mandate?

The right to follow one’s conscience trumps other obligations, even rights claimed by the government.

Is Scientology a religion?

Is Scientology a religion?

Instead of faith in God, Scientologists proclaim a certainty beyond a shadow of a doubt that Scientology’s doctrine, all of which was authored by the church’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, is the absolute truth.

Michele Bachmann shattering stereotypes of conservative women

Michele Bachmann shattering stereotypes of conservative women

Today, evangelical women are toggling between modern and traditional gender roles. Bachmann is proof that you can blend both without sacrificing one or the other.

Letter from Israel: Of hate speech, boycotts and censorship

In the new Israel, be careful about saying – ‘don’t buy wine from the Golan Heights’ – unless you’re willing to pay the price.

Wanted: A toughminded, tenderhearted secular social conscience

Wanted: A toughminded, tenderhearted secular social conscience

If I were a preacher, I would say that this economic debate is a struggle for the very soul of our nation.

Culture wars and Catholic culture

How can the Catholic Church engage with local culture? How has that process worked throughout time?

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Panelist: Atheists among us

The American Religious Identification Survey indicates that Atheists are a group that’s growing regionally and nationwide, even if many are quiet about their beliefs.

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Pope accepts Philly archbishop's resignation

Video: Pope accepts Philly archbishop's resignation

Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Philadelphia archbishop Cardinal Justin Rigali on Tuesday, sending him into retirement as the archdiocese faces accusations that it covered up a long-running priest sex abuse scandal. (July 19)
Rabbi David Wolpe on his faith

Rabbi David Wolpe on his faith

Rabbi David Wope discusses how his faith sometimes falters with The Post's Sally Quinn.
Rabbi David Wolpe on the future of Israel

Rabbi David Wolpe on the future of Israel

Rabbi David Wolpe, Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, sits down with The Washington Post's Sally Quinn to offer his thoughts on the future for Israel and Palestine.
Harold Camping's Apocalyptic Bust / Religion in the 2012 Republican line-up

Harold Camping's Apocalyptic Bust / Religion in the 2012 Republican line-up

Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau talk this week's biggest stories in religion and politics
Mike Huckabee's other calling, Will voters forgive Newt Gingrich?, Mitt Romney's Mormonism and faith in Iowa

Mike Huckabee's other calling, Will voters forgive Newt Gingrich?, Mitt Romney's Mormonism and faith in Iowa

Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau talk the biggest news this week in religion and politics.
The God Vote: Coptic Christian and Muslim clashes in Egypt, Atheist chaplains in the military

The God Vote: Coptic Christian and Muslim clashes in Egypt, Atheist chaplains in the military

Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau talk the biggest news this week in religion and politics.
T.D. Jakes on faith and ‘Jumping the Broom’

T.D. Jakes on faith and ‘Jumping the Broom’

T.D. Jakes tells Sally Quinn about how his preaching differs from his work in movies.
Religion and politics after Osama bin Laden

Religion and politics after Osama bin Laden

On this week's episode of the God Vote, Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau analyze American politics after bin Laden, Muslim reaction to the terrorist leader's death, and what it all means for 2012.
The God Vote: Religion crises in Syria, Egypt

The God Vote: Religion crises in Syria, Egypt

Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau on embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's 'heretical' branch of Islam and Egypt's Coptic Christian crisis.
Bishop of London presents an address

Bishop of London presents an address

Rev. Richard Chartres, the bishop of London, presents an address. (April 29)
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The God Vote: Obama's Easter testimony, National Day of Prayer

Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau talk this week's news on religion and politics.
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God Vote: Trump's newfound faith, Romney's fiscal focus, D.C.'s abortion ban and France's veil ban

Sally Quinn and Jacques Berlinerblau tackle this week in religion and politics.