Africa

"The Basilica unquestionably qualifies as marvelous, if luridly excessive..." (photo by Blake Lambert)

Notes on an Empty Church

By Blake Lambert | January 12, 2007

If you pay a visit to the biggest church in the world, don’t be surprised if you’re the only one there.

The Marrakech Express

Night Train to Marrakech

By Reza Aslan | June 27, 2005

The clash of monotheisms as seen from the cramped quarters of a sleeper car.

Just Wait

Prime Time in Kampala

By Blake Lambert | September 14, 2004

American-trained evangelicals can be seen preaching everywhere in Africa, even poolside.

Sudanese street scene

Drinking in Tongues

By Vinton Kevitt | July 8, 2004

In Sudan, a wayward youth faces the wrath of Mom, Dad, and Allah.

The Abayudaya's Moses Synagogue, on Nabugoye Hill outside of Mbale, Uganda. Photo by Jay Sand, (c) 2003 <em>Scattered Among the Nations</em>

Lugandan Psalms

By Blake Lambert | October 24, 2003

The Jews of Uganda get an ‘A’ for effort when it comes to atonement. But is that enough?