European colonial powers linked church and state. But the founders of the United States broke from that idea as surely as…
In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.
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A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich…
Research on social bonding suggests that common traditions can foster connection not only within communities but also across…
Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.
Practicing existential humility means learning to live with the natural tension between our desires for certainty and curiosity.
As millions watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players’ tattoos will be on display – offering a glimpse into the inner lives…
For more than a century, anti-Catholicism was a powerful force in the region’s culture and politics. But religious pluralism…
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Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became patroness of the United States before the Vatican officially defined that belief…
Hospitals rely on ethics consultants to help navigate difficult decisions about life support, consent and a patient’s…
Latter-day Saints have long valued the US Constitution’s promise of religious freedom – but the church has also tested…
The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
Other communication techniques can help move disagreement past attacks and sound bites.
Leo XIV released his first encyclical on the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, the 1891 papal document on the upheavals…
The English assumed people they colonized would convert to their way of life, including Protestant Christianity – an assumption…
As millions gather for Hajj, they will circle the Kaaba, which is draped in the black cloth known as the kiswah – a sacred…
The ‘Rededicate 250’ rally raised questions about separation of church and state. Jefferson and Madison’s many letters…