Lots of sarcasm, scare quotes, words like ‘shrill’.… Read the rest

They plan to pursue knots which occur between discourses. How does one pursue knots?… Read the rest

Being inside a religion is not the best way to do objective research on that religion.… Read the rest

This prejudice is the oldest of the lot, and runs so deep that it is almost invisible.… Read the rest

House passes bill to block federal courts from hearing challenges to Pledge ‘God’; buys giant cross.… Read the rest

Head of a South Asian women’s charity said girls are already suffering the consequences.… Read the rest

In Europe and America which are trying to ban research into stem cells from human embryos. … Read the rest

Any views presented should be offered as objects of analysis rather than as candidates for allegiance.… Read the rest

Is it sensible to seek clues to happiness within the Judeo-Christian tradition at all?… Read the rest

Calling ‘Brick Lane’ ‘a violation of the human rights of the community.’… Read the rest

Taliban-founded Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice returns.… Read the rest

‘Come and get me, copper,’ one comedian says.… Read the rest

Head of St Luke’s made students carry a statue of the Virgin Mary around the college while singing hymns.… Read the rest

Aim to push the limits of freedom of speech since new racial and religious hatred laws were passed.… Read the rest

Vigils were held to mark the first anniversary of Iran’s hanging of two teenagers accused of homosexuality. … Read the rest

A lot of material.… Read the rest

No major news organization outside Iran has tracked down what really happened.… Read the rest

‘You do not create fiction which offends a whole community.’ Oh yes you do.… Read the rest

The Islamic swimwear is a full-body suit and a hood over a tight bonnet – for women, that is.… Read the rest

Four of Darwin’s friends carried the brunt of the public storm: each a specialist in his scientific field.… Read the rest