The Times Opinion columnist discusses religion and belief — at this moment in our politics, and in our lives more generally.

Your columnist once visited Karl Marx s grave at Highgate Cemetery in North London The bronze head of the bearded philosopher sat on top of a granite plinth Instead of letting it tower over our heads ...

Why Hindu extremists must stop the mindless violence against Christians in India now In 2010 I visited The Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata to pay homage at Mother Teresa39s tomb Along the road towa ...