Spirituality

One of the greatest Arab poets of our time speaks to Giedre Steikunaite about creativity and consciousness.

Filed in: Culture Democracy Islam Poetry Religion

Humanist Andrew Copson and feminist Catholic theologian Tina Beattie go head-to-head - read their arguments and join the debate.

Filed in: Education Religion

Despite its turbulent past, Ziauddin Sardar finds reasons for optimism in Pakistan’s future.

Filed in: Islam Pakistan

In her final blog of the series, Eva Bartlett admires the courage of those observing the Muslim holy month under the most extreme conditions.

Filed in: Islam Israel Palestine

A review of the book by Paul Cliteur

Filed in: Religion

Zuhra Bahman gives the inside story on how male sorcerers are keeping women down in Afghanistan.

Filed in: Afghanistan Spirituality Women

Faith schools get a bashing even from committed multiculturalists. We talk to one supporter who currently teaches English at a secular school in Australia.

Filed in: Christianity Religion

Regular NI contributor Anna Chen casts the second Stone.

Filed in: China Religion Tibet

Jesus kept some shady political company. And his lifestyle has obvious radical resonance. But was he out to overthrow the state? Terry Eagleton examines the Gospels for evidence.

Filed in: History Religion

When is it fair to criticize Islam and when is it not?

Filed in: Fundamentalism Islam

An unlikely Second Coming in a gospel according to Polyp.

Filed in: Christianity Religion