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Nicholas Spencer’s highly readable history explores changing notions of human nature, and asks: who decides who we are?
The paradox of secularism and the contemporary value of progress is that the origins of both lie in the seedbed of a religious past
Divisions currently roiling the global Anglican church may fade in the face of lived reality
With Lent comes the opportunity to write a ‘to don’t’ list
SEC claims Ensign Peak tried to conceal size of its $32bn equities portfolio via shell companies
Shunning harmful industries is good. Tackling poverty and injustice is even better
Opposition leader welcomes watchdog’s findings on antisemitism and says party has changed ‘fundamentally’ under him
Keir Starmer to hail ending of EHRC monitoring as ‘important moment’ in party’s history
Protesters have shown the regime they are also willing to die for a cause — but this time it’s not religion
Late Pope Benedict’s resignation set new precedent for future heads of the Catholic Church
First pontiff in 600 years to resign from his post became a focal point for conservatives in his retirement
German-born theologian became first pontiff to abdicate since the Middle Ages
Conservative kingdom opens up to the Christian holiday as it pushes through a series of modernising reforms
Daniel Ortega’s regime targets last bastion of dissent with trial of outspoken bishop of Matagalpa
The resonance of the Christmas story is underpinned by the courage of the women from Ukraine to Afghanistan and Iran
Religious worship may be in decline but spirituality remains undimmed
Christianity’s grip has been slipping for decades — evidenced by crumbling chapels and dwindling attendance. Can new communities help the church regain relevance?
Religion in England is increasingly being propped up by immigrants and their descendants
Ban on sex outside marriage disturbs rights advocates while angering conservative groups
Though less than half of people in England and Wales now identify as Christian, the pull of the Church is still strong
An unprecedented global consultation of the faithful is galvanising rival liberals and conservatives
The comedian and writer challenges stereotypes and tackles thorny issues in a thoughtful Channel 4 documentary
The rise of the ‘profit for purpose’ movement is inspiring a new generation of religion-driven businesspeople
String of offensive comments from rapper and businessman coincide with burst of anti-Jewish acts
Spotify, Universal and Sony denounce rapper’s anti-Semitic remarks but keep his songs available to stream
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