He has written books on history, language, culture and religion.
Much of his writing and teaching from then on involved religion.
A new law on faith and religion came into force a year ago.
"I'd like us to be the best magazine writing on religion in the country."
They published books on religion, but these had little original thought.
"The state, which is no longer the center of the nation, may not be in a position to rule on religion from above," he said.
He has yet to be heard on race, religion and abortion.
This video is not meant to be an attack on religion.
Her most recent book focuses on religion and public education.
His children went on to be powerful figures in politics and religion.