Religion and Faith

The Week in Commentary
A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they inspired.
Prophet film puts spotlight on US Copts
The opening scene from "Innocence of Muslims," although crude, resonates with some Egyptian Christians, who have suffered years of persecution and attacks by Islamic militants.
Doubts over Harvard claim of 'Jesus' Wife' papyrus
Scholars on Wednesday questioned the much-publicized discovery by a Harvard scholar that a 4th century fragment of papyrus provided the first evidence that some early Christians believed Jesus was married.
The Week in Commentary
A review of the week's commentaries and some of the comments they elicited.
BBC's coverage of anti-American protests and reaction
After an attack in Libya that killed four Americans earlier this week, the U.S. Embassy compound in Yemen is the scene of the latest anti-American protest in the Middle East. Hundreds of protesters stormed the embassy compound today and burned the American flag. Our coverage of this breaking story continues with the BBC's "World Have Your Say" program.
Muslim anger over perceived insults to faith
Muslim anger over perceived Western insults to Islam has exploded several times, most recently in Tuesday's attacks against U.S. diplomatic posts in the Middle East in which U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed.
BBC coverage of the Libya attack on World Have Your Say
An attack on the U.S. consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi has killed the American ambassador to Libya and three other Americans. This attack followed protests in Cairo over an American film that ridicules the Prophet Muhammed.
How will religion influence Nov. election?
As voters take a stand on marriage amendments, the economy and women's rights, religion continues to have an influence. How are different religions coming together on issues? Will religion drive turnout or be a deal-breaker for voters?