Battle of the Babies
A new book argues that liberal secularism and high birth rates are fuelling a revival of religious fundamentalism. Caspar Melville speaks to its author Eric Kaufmann
Faith & Religion
Leap of faith
Ruth Turner, Chief Executive of Tony Blair’s Faith Foundation, makes the case for faith-based aid
The Bishop’s Man by Linden MacIntyre
Francis Beckett on a bleak timely novel about those charged with covering up Catholic child abuse
Editorial: Bishops, belief and barnets
Catholic child abuse scandals highlight the dangers of religious privilege
The God Market: How Globalisation is Making India More Hindu by Meera Nanda
Edna Fernandes isn't quite convinced by an explanation of India's religious nationalism
Testament by Jean Meslier
Colin Brewer admires the last testament of an atheist priest
Consider me indifferent
National Secular Society president Terry Sanderson reveals his true feelings about religion
Film review: The Book of Eli & The Road
Fred Rowson tours the wasted landscape of two new versions of the end of the world
No brainer
Raymond Tallis's criticism of my research either very stupid or a hoax, says Sam Harris
I am not a God-spotter
Bruce Hood denies he is the reductionist Raymond Tallis claims