Survey: Religious Identity Slips Among U.S. Catholics

"One in four Americans call themselves Catholic, but a survey released Monday finds this is more a cultural brand label for many than a religious identity."

Church of England Edges Nearer to Allowing Women Bishops

"The Church of England has voted in principle for women to be consecrated, and draft legislation is currently being looked at by its 44 dioceses, or groups of parishes, as part of its long legislative process. At the weekend, the diocese vote passed the 50 percent backing needed for it to go back to the Church’s parliament, or general synod, for a final vote next year."

U.S. Bishop Is Charged With Failing to Report Abuse

"The indictment of Robert Finn is the first ever of a Roman Catholic bishop in the 25 years since the scandal over sexual abuse by priests first became public in the United States."

Steve Jobs: The Secular Prophet

"Steve Jobs was extraordinary in countless ways—as a designer, an innovator, a (demanding and occasionally ruthless) leader. But his most singular quality was his ability to articulate a perfectly secular form of hope."

Heroic Tale of Holocaust, With a Twist

"Muslims, it seems, rescued Jews from the Nazis. 'Les Hommes Libres' ('Free Men') is a tale of courage not found in French textbooks. According to the story, Si Kaddour Benghabrit, the founder and rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, provided refuge and certificates of Muslim identity to a small number of Jews to allow them to evade arrest and deportation."

What Happens when a Leftist Philosopher Discovers God?

"As of the late 1990s Habermas’ view of religion is more benign. Religion is now seen as having a useful public function, quite apart from its private consolations."

Scientology and Its Discontents

"Two new books offer enlightening perspectives on a once-mysterious institution."

Religious Leaders Line up in Support of Supreme Court Case

"Unity among religious leaders is rare, but a pending U.S. Supreme Court case is drawing together a group beyond the boldest dreams of any interfaith parliament."

Mormon Church Launches Media Campaign

"The 'I'm a Mormon' campaign — mostly TV spots and billboards — will encourage people to learn about Latter-day Saints by visiting the mormon.org website, which features video profiles of thousands of Mormons from around the world."

Why Fewer Young American Jews Share Their Parents' View of Israel

Dana Goldstein shares her views in this Time magazine article.