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It’s time to lay the sharia  bogeyman to rest

It’s time to lay the sharia bogeyman to rest

Why are our lawmakers obsessed with “sharia law”? With the political temperature rising up as Britain revises its terrorism strategy, they should stop politicking about Islam and focus on things that count.

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Customs of my tribe

Customs of my tribe

I’m not a believer, but the Anglican tradition remains an important part of who I am.

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Exclusive — Rowan Williams in conversation with William Hague

Exclusive — Rowan Williams in conversation with William Hague

The Foreign Secretary believes Britain abroad must temper idealism with pragmatism. The Archbishop of Canterbury quizzes him about Bin Laden, Libya and the role of moral values in foreign policy.

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Faith should not dictate political affiliation

Faith should not dictate political affiliation

When Rowan Williams and AC Grayling made headlines recently, one aspect of the God Debate was turned upside down.

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Shia Islam: a timeline

Shia Islam: a timeline

The key dates in Shia history, from the death of the prophet Muhammad to the modern day.

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Leader: The government needs to know how afraid people are

Leader: The government needs to know how afraid people are

We are being committed to radical, long-term policies for which no one voted.

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Exclusive: Philip Pullman on what he owes to the Church of England

Exclusive: Philip Pullman on what he owes to the Church of England

The author on atheism, Anglicanism and "transcendental" experiences.

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Is religion just a matter of taste?

Is religion just a matter of taste?

In our religiously plural society, faith has become become a source of identity -- and therefore of division.

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Professor sparks “Muslim outrage”. Or does he?

Professor sparks “Muslim outrage”. Or does he?

An academic’s comments about “inbreeding” give right-wing papers an excuse to flag up tired stereotypes.

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What we can learn from Harold Camping

What we can learn from Harold Camping

“People will often go to extraordinary lengths to maintain prior beliefs in the face of evidence to the contrary.”

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