The new book documenting Mother Teresa’s lifelong struggle with her faith is either a testimony to the power of belief or a fascinating portrait of self-denial. What is faith and how does it behave in the world? Here are my five favorite books by modern women on faith: 5. Here If You Need Me by…

For those of us diehard Buffy/Angel fans who can’t seem to get over the fact that so far nothing can truly replace Buffy and Angel (and probably Spike, too), at least on the small screen, and for those of us who revel in a good dose of the paranormal now and again (and again and…

That the societies, culture, and traditions of countries like Tibet, Pakistan, India, and others in South Asia are becoming diluted by western influences has long been the grievance of many patriots and thinkers. This sentiment is a familiar theme in author Pankaj Mishra’s works, especially in his latest book “Temptations of the West: How To…

Atheists in Minnesota are celebrating that their lack of belief now merits an official bookstore category. While most major bookstores have had special sections for books on Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and even the Occult for years, “endcaps” (as these displays are known in the biz) for atheism have only recently started appearing in local Borders…

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