Thinker: Jean Meslier
Colin Brewer on Jean Meslier, a priest who left a deathbed bombshell
Faith & Religion
Jesus my boyfriend
Comedian Christina Martin was all set for her big break - an appearance on the syndicated Paramount Comedy hour. Then she committed an unpardonable offence
Bosphorus Straits
Ahead of a critical election columnist Ahmet Altan warns that his country’s current political crisis could have fateful consequences for us all
Champagne Islam
Until recently, the Middle East enjoyed a culture of tolerance, sensuality and debate. Sami Zubaida celebrates its rich tradition
Left behind
Nick Cohen reflects on the book that changed his mind about Bush and Blair's war on terror
Lobbing Horseshit
With everyone talking about the need for 'respect' Martin Rowson reckons it's time to come clean about what they really mean
Islam and Sexual Apartheid
There can be no compromise on the universality of human rights. And cultural relativism both compromises women's rights and justifies sexual apartheid.
The Mechanics of Genocide
Linda Melvern analyses the failure of the international community in Rwanda
Continental rift
We first reported on Dyab Abou Jahjah, the controversial leader of Belgium's Arab European League, in July 2004. Since then French riots and the cartoon crisis have raised his profile.…
What’s in a name?
Jihad Fakhreddine despairs at the strangling of Arab secularism