Fair and balanced education in Saudi Arabia and the entireMiddle Eastwould be an important diplomatic gain for the western world.

Benedict XVI promotes "interfaith" dialogue. Muslims and Christians need it.

Despite the fundamental importance of religion, most of our sages and scribblers are poorly equipped to deal with it.

Today, the storm rages around a deeply erudite lecture delivered Pope Benedict XVI on the topic of "Faith, Reason and the University."

We should not neglect to defend vigorously Christian, Muslim, or Jewish satirists, be they clever, banal, or ugly, wherever they may be found.