India's middle classes are becoming increasingly pious, says Meera Nanda
What can we learn about extremism from the memoirs of former Islamist radicals? Stephen Howe investigates
After the Russian election it may be all change at the top. But, asks Michael Binyon, who is the real winner?
Natalie Haynes is unimpressed by an African murder mystery
The more science uncovers, the more brilliant the father of evolution is revealed to be
It’s not peace in heaven that religion is after, but political power here on Earth, says Elizabeth Wilson
Filmmaker Ben Anthony visits the cult at the end of the world
In the late fourth century political expediency led a ruthless Roman emperor to shut down debate within the Christian church. Charles Freeman explains
Evangelicals are taking over the US military, reports David Belden. And one man’s determined to stop them
For many years the government has been in bed with the Islamists of the Muslim Council of Britain. But, finds Dave Rich, the tide is turning