A scholar of the Rwandan genocide argues that while a genocide and a pandemic are very different, the experiences of Rwanda's…
Public health officials and religious conservatives fought over church closures. Data now shows that those who attended…
Attempts to integrate Palestinian citizens of Israel into the Israeli state have failed. What is emerging is growing solidarity…
The Masjid al-Aqsa of Jerusalem is linked in the Quran to the story of the night journey of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca…
A British literature scholar explains how philosopher John Locke's theory of selfhood will not help the pandemic recovery,…
Video evidence can be powerful at a trial – but it does not always lead to a fair rendering of justice.
The Lag BaOmer pilgrimage, in which 45 people died recently, takes place each year to what is believed to be the gravesite…
A quarter of prisoners report a cognitive, intellectual or developmental disability. But the true figure could be even higher.
As the US debates reparations for descendants of slavery, cases in Africa help illustrate the limits of programs focused…
While long lines and food shortages are frustrating for most consumers, they can be physically and emotionally grueling…
Traumatic events can make people question assumptions about their lives, including their spiritual beliefs.
Communion is the central act of Catholic worship. So why are some US bishops trying to stop President Joe Biden – a devout…
As cremation grounds struggle to keep up with the long line of people dying from COVID-19, age-old customs are being pushed…
A game theory expert explains why a witness to a troubling situation who is in a group may feel a lesser sense of personal…
States claim the stimulus law assaults state sovereignty by barring local governments from using aid money to cut taxes.…
The biblical story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt is also a historical tale of reparations after enslavement.
Excommunicating a church member, like 'canceling' someone on social media, serves to cleanse the body politic of…
During the Cold War, the FBI boasted a 'Judeo-Christian' heritage in the US but also demonstrated anti-Jewish prejudice.
The name change of a local creek in central Iowa reflects broader national trends that are recognizing derogatory or racist…
Scholars have scoured the works of the great playwright for clues in his faith. A scholar of theology and Shakespeare's…