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Read excerpts from Bob Abernethy’s interview with Martin Marty on the status and future of religion in America. More
Read an excerpt from author and churchgoer Diana Butler Bass’s book STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY: A PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH IN COMMUNITY. More
Twelve U.S. cardinals and two bishops joined Pope John Paul II and other Vatican officials for two days of discussions about the sexual abuse crisis in the American Catholic church and possible solutions. John Paul told the group there is no place in the priesthood for those who harm the young. More
Read more of Bob Abernethy’s interview with Princeton sociologist Robert Wuthnow. More
Read Boston University religion professor Stephen Prothero’s essay on religious diversity. More
Read the comments of John Green, professor of political science at the University of Akron, on the RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY/U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT survey. More
Read excerpts from Jeff Sheler’s interview with Southern Baptist Convention President James Merritt. More
Part one of a five-part series exploring religious America: In partnership with U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY conducted a national poll on religion and spirituality in American life. Part one investigates the challenges and consequences of religious diversity in America. More
Read excerpts from Jeff Sheler’s interview with Emory University religion professor Gary Laderman. More
Read more of Bob Abernethy’s interview with Diana Eck exploring religious America. More