A scholar of religion explains a growing Christian movement that believes Trump was part of God's plan to bring heaven…
A social scientist argues that in the absence of strong government action, people took it upon themselves to work out conduct…
The crowds that stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6 were not just engaged in an effort to support Trump. The symbols they carried…
A year of social disconnections, deaths, job losses and political violence may lead some people to feel overwhelmed and…
In China, many Buddhists hope for birth in a buddha-land so they can complete their path under a buddha’s direct supervision.
A sense – or fear – of victimhood pervades contemporary white supremacy from the extreme to the mainstream.
As Mike Pence prepares for life after the vice presidency, a scholar of religion looks back at the political and religious…
For many, New Year's resolutions do not last more than a few days or weeks. A theologian writes how we can learn from…
The history of ice in drinks goes back to antiquity. But it only really got going when a Bostonian started exporting ice…
Feelings of empathy for others may be plentiful in a year of suffering. But is feeling more empathy to loved ones than strangers…
When a decision is made and people don't get the outcome they want, they often tend to see it as unfair. Here's…
Nonreligious voters overwhelmingly backed Biden in the November presidential race. They also may have been key in several…
Victim impact statements give survivors a voice in the criminal justice process. But research shows their wrenching personal…
Holiday movies have been an essential part of the American winter celebrations. They offer a glimpse into how the world…
A conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is giving rise to speculations that it is the same astronomical event as the biblical…
The differences in the Gospels are hard to reconcile. That's because, says a scholar, they offer an important insight…
Global economic policy excludes low-income countries from the spending options that developed nations use to buffer their…
Homer and Aeschylus turned to the divine to write their happy endings. But no gods are conspiring above the US, ready to…
A peace deal brokered by Russia ended the war on Nov. 9, but the rich architectural heritage of the region is still at risk.
Speculation has swirled over whom President Trump may pardon before leaving office. But why do presidents have the right…