Authorities have closed schools in some ultra-Orthodox areas of New York. The reasons for apparent noncompliance with public…
The pandemic and political turmoil have left many people feeling anxious, angry and despairing. Being open to joy might…
A scholar who spent time in refugee camps argues that Bangladesh's culture as well as a painful history of a war in…
Despite growing numbers of non-religious Americans, self-declared atheists are few and far between in the halls of power…
Hindu philosophy believes the soul to be immortal. Death is considered to be the end of only physical incarnation, as the…
From medieval thinkers to James Baldwin, loving one's country has never meant you can't be critical of it too.
An ancient Indian greeting is replacing the handshake. An expert explains its roots and why it affirms our inter-connectedness…
'I don't like the candidates,' 'I don't know enough to make a decision,' 'I don't want to…
The Catholic charismatic movement in the United States began during the 1960s. The practices of Catholic charismatics encompass…
From the crusades of the medieval period to racial violence today, mankind has sought ways to 'sanctify' harmful…
The 17th-century plague of Italy has lessons for today: Back then, too, people broke public health laws, but there were…
The former justice received a Jewish funeral at the Supreme Court. But in other ways, Ginsburg's burial is breaking…
Where you vote can make a difference in how you vote. Although the influence can be small, some ballots are decided by fractions…
Families who lost their loved ones during the pandemic could not even properly grieve. Greek epics show why lamentation…
President Trump is using religious rhetoric against his Democratic opponents. A historian of religion cites similar attacks…
Some presidents have lied for honorable reasons, while for others the lies have been simply self-serving.
Relying on incarcerated workers in emergencies such as the wildfires ravaging parts of the US is a cheap alternative for…
The French satirical magazine republished the controversial caricatures of Prophet Muhammad. An expert says satire has often…
BLM has been accused of being 'Godless' and operating in a 'demonic realm.' But scholars of religion see…
Many of us believe that outrage is an appropriate response to what appears to be a selfishly motivated refusal to wear a…