Religion is ubiquitous in U.S. politics and American public life, Prof. Isaac Kramnick, government, said at his talk, “America Under God?” Wednesday.

Seeing is believing. Nicole Hamilton '16 is awed by the intricacy and splendor of Illuminated: The Art of Sacred Books, on display at the Johnson Museum till December 23. 

Surrender yourself to aesthetic pleasure. Samsara, playing this weekend at Cornell Cinema, captures all faces of the Earth through stunning cinematography. There are subtle political messages here and there, but Henry Staley '16 recommends the film on its beauty alone.

Nicole Barel ’16 had first-ever encounter with what she said was anti-semitism, in the form of an email she believed to have been sent by one of her professors. The email turned out to be a forgery sent by a recent Cornell graduate.

Arts and Entertainment Editor Zachary Zahos '15 responds to the Islamic protests sweeping the globe by looking closely at the vile YouTube video that stoked these flames. He does offers a silver lining, however, in observing that hateful propaganda has really taken a hit over recent years.

Using places of worship as a stage for political protests makes a lot of sense, writes Emily Greenberg 13.

Even 80 years after its creation, we have much to learn from Carl Theodor Dreyer's masterpiece, The Passion of Joan of Arc, which Cornell Cinema screened in the ambient Sage Chapel last Thursday. Henry Staley '16 offers a fresh take on the celluloid stalwart.

Hannah Deixler '13 reflects on what it means to give something up for lent or passover, and how even superficial thoughts can lead to more meaningful ones. 

Immortality, self-motivated work and a decline in religion — what else does our future hold?

Tom Moore '14 laments the commodified version of religion currently sold in stores and explains what that takes away from understanding.