The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Faith

Today you might engage in various Halloween traditions and festivities, but you might not know how the holiday came about.  Here’s an article about the origins and evolution of Halloween. [Evansville Courier & Press]

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?  Some claim it’s the devil’s holiday, while to others it’s a harmless night of fun. [CNN Belief Blog]

Watch this season of the TV show Dexter for some interesting commentary on science and religion. [NPR]