Book Review: 'Waking Up: A Guide To Spirituality Without Religion'
Astrophysicist Adam Frank reviews Sam Harris' Book, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion.
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About This Series: The 12 Days Of Quirky Christmas Foods Around The Globe
We're kicking off a 12-part series exploring the rich diversity of Christmastime edibles around the world. We've zeroed in on meals that reveal as much about a country's history as its gastronomy.
Pope John Paul II's Would-Be Assassin Lays Roses At His Tomb
In 1981, Mehmet Ali Ağca shot the pontiff twice at close range as the pope's open motorcade passed through St. Peter's Square. He was jailed for three decades before his release in 2010.
'The Bishop's Wife' Tracks A Killer In A Mormon Community
The mystery about the disappearance of a young Mormon woman was inspired by a real-life story. Author Mette Ivie Harrison talks about her own struggles with faith and stereotypes of Mormon mothers.
With Each New Upheaval In Iraq, More Minorities Flee
"We like Iraq, but Iraq doesn't like us," says a displaced Christian man. He's just one of example of religious minorities who have been dislodged from parts of Iraq where they have ancient roots.
Citing 'Historical Inaccuracies,' Egypt Bans 'Exodus' From Theaters
The movie Exodus: Gods and Kings has been banned in Egypt on the grounds of "inaccuracies" and a "Zionist view of history."
Irish Court OKs Turning Off Life Support For Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman
Doctors told the High Court the 18-week fetus' prospects of survival were low. There have been two similar cases in Ireland since 2001; both fetuses died in the womb. The decision won't be appealed.
Pope Francis: 'Many Tears This Christmas'
In his annual Christmas Day blessing, the pontiff condemned killing in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan and the "brutal persecution" of religious and ethnic minorities.
Pope Francis And His Gift For Blending The Spiritual And The Political
Despite detractors within the church, Pope Francis' emphasis on humility and mercy has won him strong support worldwide. He has addressed thorny issues such as Vatican finances and clerical sex abuse.
Mother, Empress, Virgin, Faith: 'Picturing Mary' And Her Many Meanings
This Christmas, images of Mary created over five centuries glow on the walls of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Curator Kathryn Wat says that, to her, Mary represents bravery and strength.