What is a caliphate?
ISIS has declared a new caliphate in Iraq and Syria - but has overstated its theological authority.
Faith & Religion
Only 24 per cent of people think Christianity is an important part of Britishness
What does it mean to be British, and how important is religion to that national identity? It’s a question that has been hotly debated in the UK over the last…
All in the mind
Terry Eagleton and Roger Scruton are the latest in a line of thinkers to suggest that, without religion, something is missing in our lives. They’re wrong, argues Peter Watson
Can Islam be reformed? A reply to Ajmal Masroor
The new film "Ijtihad" raises questions about who speaks for Muslim communities and who has the authority to interpret religious texts.
Is there room in Britishness for cultural difference?
Watch our editor Daniel Trilling in a panel discussion on multiculturalism, as part of the Welsh National Opera's Faith season
Is Pope Francis doing enough to address clerical child abuse?
The Pontiff spoke frankly to journalists this week, but a victims' group is calling for action, not words
What is Hindu nationalism?
A short guide to the ideology of India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi.
Has Spanish minister gone too far by giving a policing award to the Virgin Mary?
Secularists are taking the government to court.
Nick Clegg calls for disestablishment of the Church of England
David Cameron has been very keen in recent weeks to let us all know that he thinks Britain is a Christian country, but where does his Coalition partner Nick Clegg…
The question isn’t whether Britain is Christian, it’s whether it should be
David Cameron’s comments about the importance of Christianity in Britain have dominated the headlines over the past week. Whether or not he is pleased with the coverage is another matter.…