The Evolution of God

Q&A with Robert Wright (Part 1): There Is Some Larger Purpose At Work in the Universe

Terrence McNally | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Terrence McNally

In his new book, The Evolution of God, Robert Wright follows God's changing moods in ancient scripture, to see what circumstances brought out the best and worst in religions.

Why the "New Atheists" are Right-Wing on Foreign Policy

Robert Wright | Posted 08.13.2009 | World


Robert Wright

It must strike progressive atheists as a stroke of bad luck that Christopher Hitchens, leading atheist spokesperson, happens to have hawkish views on foreign policy.

The Bible's Vindication of Obama's Middle East Strategy

Robert Wright | Posted 07.09.2009 | World


Robert Wright

Obama wants to stop the growth of West Bank settlements, whereas (according to the settlers) God wants the people of Israel to populate all of the promised land; it says so in the Bible. I have a different take on what the Bible says.