I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.

It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did.

Do we elect a man because of what he stands for, because of where he stands on the issues, because how he makes the nation feel?

Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own.

Canada join the United States? Where would young Canadians run off to for adventure? Where would Americans run to escape?

I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to seek truth? No, I don't.