Gordon D. Newby

Abortion is not a liberal, secular invention; there are examples in Jewish, Muslim, and even Christian theologies—and in Buddhist and Hindu traditions—of instances in which abortion is justified.

The national conversation about health care has been about everything but care, or compassion, for those truly in need. Isn’t it simply wrong for religious leaders to sit this one out?

A romance novel about Muhammad is widely condemned and its UK publisher hides under police protection, even as its author insists she means to build a bridge between cultures. Our reviewer explains the historical and literary context of the controversy.