In 1866, journalist Andrew Halliday led his readers on a guided tour of one of London’s foremost card manufacturers –…
Repatriation is now a legal responsibility, but also a matter of human rights, an anthropologist writes.
Compassion starts with the individual – self-care and personal wellness. It then radiates out to the wider community in…
A scholar of religion and migration writes about the long-standing tensions among Christians regarding their moral obligations…
Philosophers have always wrestled with how love can be so morally important, yet so personal and even arbitrary.
Forum 18, a site based in Norway, is one of the few media outlets specializing in coverage of religious freedom.
If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, you might consider trying loving-kindness…
The Bible describes the two men meeting and sharing an instant connection.
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the…
When doctors feel unable to provide the care they believe is best for their patients, they may experience what bioethicists…
For years, the Supreme Court has been expanding the boundaries of government aid to religious schools. St. Isidore’s case…
The Catholic Church’s Holy Years have biblical roots, but have been evolving for nearly 1,000 years.
In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating…
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or…
Though paranormal theories are at odds with modern science, adherents have often tried to prove their beliefs with sciencelike…
Many well-intentioned people still struggle to understand what exactly constitutes antisemitism and when anti-Israel rhetoric…
When satire targets marginalized groups, it risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes rather than challenging them.
Russia’s emphasis on what it deems family values comes from the top, but some of the policies that most impact Russians…
Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political…
Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine…