The roots of Buddhist nationalism in Myanmar go back to colonial days. Those behind the military coup are seeking to harness…
Joe Biden used the National Prayer Breakfast to call for unity amid 'dark, dark times.' The event has been attended…
New guidelines take a broad definition of who can apply for a religious exemption to vaccinations. A lot will hinge on what…
Muslim women say the practice of wearing masks has given them more confidence to wear face coverings in public.
Palestinian territories are impoverished and densely populated – ripe for the spread of coronavirus. Israel may have a…
People often turn to rituals to promote health and reduce anxiety during periods of high risk.
For many of us, the popular film, 'Groundhog Day' may bring up fond memories of a classic comedy. But a scholar…
History holds some lessons about when scaring people to change their behavior works. Two public health experts offer a case…
India's most populous state has brought in a law to police interreligious marriages, known as the 'love jihad'…
The number of self-described evangelicals as a share of US population has held steady for the past decade. What is different…
Although millions voted to put her face on the bill in an online poll, many still don't know the story of her life and…
State-controlled Russian media have depicted the US Capitol insurrection as the collapse of the US political system and…
In choosing a Hebrew Bible belonging to a civil rights leader, Rabbi Jacob Rothschild, Sen. Jon Ossoff appeared to be sending…
St. Matthew is the patron saint of civil servants – making the Washington, D.C., church bearing his name a fitting venue…
From the oath-taking on the Bible during the presidential swearing-in ceremony to the 'awe' and 'restraint'…
The Ebenezer Baptist Church played a vital role in America's civil rights struggle. It was the spiritual home to MLK.…
The fusing of Christian nationalism and violent extremism on display during the attack on the US Capitol can be traced,…
Broadcasters silenced Father Charles Coughlin in 1938, just as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have shut down pro-Trump incitements…
An impeachment of President Trump will likely not be finished before he's left office. A political philosopher argues…
A scholar of religion explains a growing Christian movement that believes Trump was part of God's plan to bring heaven…