A lofty purpose behind @pontifex
Pontiff is part of a wider strategy by the social-media company to recruit more big-name users.
Pope to Twitter: Follow me
“If you don’t retweet the pope, is that a sin of omission?” asks one Catholic blogger.
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Morissette struck right note in Israel
Boycott strategy will not bring about peace between Israel and Palestinians.
King memorial inscription to be erased, not replaced
Officials, worried about structural integrity, plan to remove paraphrase from speech.
Wolpe: Hopeful cliff morphs ‘into a cloud,’ leaving the economy unbowed
Rabbi David Wolpe of L.A. reflects in verse about the negotiations and looming budget crisis.
The role of Islam and the possibility of Islam teaming up with China
Powerful factors point toward an alliance between Islamic nations and China, says author.
Did Glenn Beck just back gay marriage?
The conservative commentator called for the government to get out of the marriage business.
Remaking the Knights of Columbus
At issue is our vision, says a member of the national Catholic fraternal benefits organization.
Unwrap the gift of health this holiday
Nail up the mistletoe, grab a kiss or two for your health’s sake and don’t forget the love, says columnist.
‘War on Christmas’: A tradition for all
Atheists use this seasonal opportunity to support diversity, says secularist.
Unions as a means of protecting human dignity is echoed in Jewish law
Many legal authorities who have written about unions supported workers to organize, says rabbi.
Secret to winning the Christmas wars
Maybe it’s time to put down the ammo and call a permanent truce on Christmas Eve, says author.
Supreme Court must right a great wrong on marriage
Now is the time for the court to act, not wait when it takes up same-sex marriage cases, says theologian.
Humanism for children
New Web site never encourages kids to think critically about humanism itself, says theologian.
Punishable peacemaking?
Faith leader says Clinton should change directives now hampering groups in conflict zones.
Shining brightly on ‘Festival of Lights’
PHOTOS | Around the world, Jews gather around their menorahs to celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, which lasts for eight nights.
Report on discrimination: Religious freedom, not just for the religious
Survey highlights how “religious nones” are treated as enemies of the state in some societies.
A gay Mormon moment
Can a new site change life--in this one and the next--for LGBT Mormons in the LDS church?
Christians need to look beyond individualism this holiday season
We forget that every facet of the Christmas story is communal and relational, says author.
A vibrant, but different, future for religion in the U.S.
Religion remains a potent and prevalent force in American society today, says Gallup editor.
Sci-fi ‘Anomaly’ and the church of popular culture
Graphic novel explores profound questions regarding reality, says USC's dean of religious life.
‘Lincoln’ rekindles equality
Memphis writer says film promotes an ethic emphasized in his faith: equality among all living beings.
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Pope Benedict sends first tweet
VIDEO | Pope Benedict sent his first tweet using his handle @pontifex. The Pope writes: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."
Rev. Franklin Graham on his holiday outreach program
Rev. Franklin Graham sits down with the The Post’s Sally Quinn to talk about his holiday outreach program, Operation Christmas Child.
Eckhart Tolle on losing trust in God, being in the now
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle spoke with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn about his Roman Catholic upbringing, losing trust in God and the core of his teachings: being in the now.
Bishop Stallings on controversial ministry
Bishop George Stallings, founder of the Imani Temple African Catholic Congregation talks about his controversial ministry and allegations that he abused altar boys while a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.
New polls show Mitt Romney catching up to Obama. Meanwhile, God seems to be losing ground: a new poll shows that one in five Americans now self-identify as secular. We speak to religion reporter Michelle Boorstein and Jesse Galef of the Secular Student Alliance.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie speaks at DNC
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, co-chair of the DNC Credentials Committee and the first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, called the Democratic Party the “most forward-looking” party.
Mitt Romney’s RNC speech highlights
Mitt Romney accepts the official GOP nominee and speaks to the Republican National Convention on its final night.
Rick Santorum earns RNC standing ovation
Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum brought the crowd in Tampa, Fla., to their feet after stating he was thankful for a party that loves both the born and unborn.
Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’
The Post’s Sally Quinn talks with Saddleback Church co-founder Kay Warren on doubting God’s existence, the HIV/Aids epidemic and why God allows suffering.
Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.On Catholicism
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