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Trump’s Newest Venture? A $60 Bible.
His Bible sales pitch comes as he appears to be confronting a significant financial squeeze, with...
Opinion | The Long, Strange History of ‘Manifesting’
Americans have long been attracted to the idea that we can shape reality with our will.
Opinion | The 17th-Century Heretic We Could Really Use Now
The philosopher Baruch Spinoza’s commitment to free thought and reason is sorely needed in our time...
Opinion | Math Is the Answer to More Than One Question
I am only a mathematical tourist, but my experience has led me to believe that mathematics...
Is Israel Part of What It Means to Be Jewish?
Some progressive Jews are embracing “diasporism” — reimagining their faith as one that blesses their lives...
How to Start the New Year? Keep the Sea Goddess Happy.
Followers of Afro-Brazilian religions have been displaced by New Year’s revelers. But they still find ways...
Pope’s Shift on Gay Couples Followed Quiet Talks and Loud Resistance
Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex...
With a Deadline Looming, the United Methodist Church Breaks Up
A quarter of the denomination’s churches have left, as the faith divides over L.G.B.T.Q. policies.
Opinion | Why Fundamentalists Love Trump
Strange as it may sound, the twice-divorced philanderer is a perfect fit for a particular evangelical...