Religion

The Commodification of Orthodox Judaism

What’s gained and what’s lost when religion becomes an individualist—or even consumerist—endeavor?

• Sara Toth Stub
• July 23, 2017

The Dilemma of the Burqini

Is there any right way to react to the swimwear?

• Shadi Hamid
• July 20, 2017

Why Iran Broke Its Strict Hijab Rules for the 'Queen of Math'

Famed mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, who died Friday, was memorialized without the headscarf.

• Sigal Samuel
• July 18, 2017

Who Gets to Own Iraq’s Religious Heritage?

An archeologist on cultural preservation in the shadow of ISIS

• Sigal Samuel
• July 17, 2017

‘We’re Headed Toward One of the Greatest Divisions in the History of the Jewish People’

A small, vocal group of Conservative rabbis is pushing the movement to accept marriages between Jews and non-Jews. The fight is really about the future of the religion.

• Emma Green
• July 16, 2017

Does the Burqa Have a Future in Europe?

The European Court of Human Rights said banning full or partial face veils is “necessary in a democratic society.”

• Yasmeen Serhan
• July 13, 2017

What a Protestant Parade Reveals About Theresa May's New Partners

Northern Ireland’s July 12 celebration, known for provoking violence, helps explain the small party that has catapulted to national prominence.

• Jonathan S. Blake
• July 11, 2017

Hobby Lobby Purchased Thousands of Ancient Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

The craft-supply giant, which will open its Museum of the Bible in D.C. this fall, will pay a $3 million settlement.

• Emma Green
• July 5, 2017

A Conservative Christian Battle Over Gender

Some communities agree that women shouldn’t be pastors. But their members fiercely debate every other kind of women’s empowerment.

• Emma Green
• July 5, 2017

Donald Trump Offers to Help Charlie Gard

The president of the United States stepped in to defend a British infant whose life support will be removed after European courts sided with doctors against his parents.

• Emma Green
• July 3, 2017

The Muslim Brotherhood Is the Root of the Qatar Crisis

The Saudi-led bloc has made 13 demands of Doha, but they’re mostly about resolving one issue—and time is almost up.

• Eric Trager
• July 2, 2017

Which Christians Is Trump Willing to Protect?

The president promised to save them from persecution in the Middle East, but in Detroit, some Iraqis are being rounded up for potential deportation.

• Ashley Zlatopolsky
• June 29, 2017

A Newly Discovered Manuscript and Its Lesson on Islam

Early drafts of a canonical work show how Muslims' understanding of their faith has evolved.

• Joel Blecher
• June 28, 2017

Sally Yates on Bob Mueller: ‘Folks Ought to Have Tremendous Confidence in Him’

The former acting attorney general says she believes the Department of Justice can withstand anything that happens during the Trump administration.

• Emma Green
• June 27, 2017

Making Babies, No Sex Necessary

One professor claims that future humans will be made from skin cells and prescreened for things like hair color and sex.

• Emma Green
• June 27, 2017

Planned Parenthood Still Believes It Can Win the Culture Wars

Cecile Richards says the organization will not spin off its abortion services, even though Congress is threatening to cut off a portion of the group’s funding.

• Emma Green
• June 27, 2017

Is ISIS More Violent During Ramadan?

The group has called for increased attacks during the Islamic holy month.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• June 26, 2017

The Supreme Court Strikes Down a Major Church-State Barrier

Trinity Lutheran v. Comer finds that governments can’t discriminate against churches that would otherwise qualify for funding just because they’re religious institutions.

• Emma Green
• June 26, 2017

‘Muslims Feel Under Siege’

A 17-year-old woman murdered after leaving a mosque in Virginia. For American Muslims, Ramadan has been a charged time.

• Emma Green
• June 19, 2017