The last Crusade
The claim that Christianity provides the bedrock of Western culture might serve the interests of extremists, but it is a betrayal of a far more complex history, argues Kenan Malik
Faith & Religion
Editorial: Big talk
David Cameron says Britain is broken. But can the Big Society fix it?
Norway’s tragedy calls for perspective
We must respond to extremism by protecting liberal values, argues Kenan Malik
Is it over for Catholic Ireland?
The deteriorating relationship between the Vatican and the Irish state is good news for the Republic, says Padraig Reidy
Apocalypse then
As John Martin's visions of Armageddon go on show at Tate Britain, Aaron Rosen argues that they are powerful because they're genuinely scary
Human folly
Half a millennium ago a book by a Catholic theologian unwittingly ignited a secular revolution. Matthew Adams salutes Erasmus
Faith in the Big Society
David Cameron would like religious groups to deliver public services. But can they be trusted? asks James Gray
A match made in heaven
As the new football season kicks off, West Ham fan Sam Delaney has a crisis of faith
Unholy matrimony
Is there a role for marriage in secular society, or should humanists rejoice in its withering along with religion? asks Pamela Haag
Egypt’s three revolutionary fronts
As Egypt prepares for post-Mubarak elections, could the activists of Tahrir Square be in danger of losing out to more reactionary forces? asks Austin Mackell