Read an essay from ChristianHistory.net on how the early tradition of pre-Lenten repentance developed into our modern practice of Ash Wednesday.

The World Organization Against Torture is a collection of groups fighting against torture in its many forms. OMCT International Secretariat is based in Switzerland.

In Russia and elsewhere, the end-of-the-world predictions in December 2012 caused some to panic, as this Dec. 1 New York Times story reports.

The World Federation of Right to Die Societies links to dozens of right-to-die organizations throughout the world and provides information on the latest developments on the issue.

Written by Christopher Hitchens. Hitchens writes about the history of atheist and agnostic thought.

Edited by Louise M. Antony. Antony compiles a collection of essays from nineteen different philosophers that prove that morality exists outside of religion.

Written by Hemant Mehta. Mehta explains his own journey to Atheism, and his experiences with faith as an Atheist.

Written by John Allen Paulos. Paulos uses mathematical principles to logically disprove the twelve most common arguments put forward in favor of religion.

Written by Christopher Hitchens. Hitchens writes an Atheist manifesto, arguing that religion is responsible for much of the world’s trouble.