Before the dawn
Thirty years after the revolution consumerism and political apathy dominate Iran. But a new generation may change that, says Nasrin Alavi
Faith & Religion
Days of atonement
Visiting Israel just weeks before the current Gaza conflict, Sally Feldman found that rising religious bigotry is one of the biggest barriers to peace
Unsafe havens
The Government is planning tougher penalties for men who use trafficked prostitutes. But who is helping the women themselves? Rahila Gupta uncovers a distributing trend
Diary: Trump cards
Our religions game seemed to annoy everyone. Result! says Christina Martin
Editorial: Fine lessons
Funny how atheists enjoying themselves can be so threatening to believers
True disbelievers
Being faith-less is no excuse for rewriting history, says Theodore Dalrymple
Defending The Family
Jeff Sharlet responds to James Crabtree's review of his book The Family
Thinkers: Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas does not deserve his reputation as a friend of reason, argues Shadia Drury
Aquinas and Modernity by Shadia Drury
Jenny Bunker rues a missed opportunity
The Family by Jeff Sharlet
James Crabtree is not quite convinced by Jeff Sharlet's family