Faith & Religion

Book review: The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve

It might be a preposterous story, but we are shaped by the Adam and Eve myth - as Stephen Greenblatt's latest book explains.

An abusive polygamous cult is finally being challenged – but what happens if its members refuse to see themselves as victims?

In "Priestdaddy", the poet Patricia Lockwood has written a hilarious and revealing account of growing up with a Roman Catholic priest for a dad.

The persecution of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims has shocked many in the West – because it shows that Buddhists are also capable of sectarian conflict.

The Church of England continues to hold incredible constitutional power, to the detriment of the UK. Can this be challenged?

As Vladimir Putin seeks to extend his rule, Russia's Orthodox religious right is on the rise.

North London’s ultra-orthodox Jewish communities are known for being self-contained. What happens if you want to get out?

Q&A with sociologist Nilüfer Göle, author of "The Daily Lives of Muslims".

Sara Khan's book is essential reading for those who care about building and maintaining a peaceful, plural society.

After 20 years as a Catholic priest, Richard Barton is struggling to understand why it took him so long to leave the church.