Many young Catholics are moving away from their faith and joining the growing number of the religiously unaffiliated. The…
There is no inherent tension between Islam and democratic values. Like any use of religion in politics, the application…
Some parents were recently charged with paying bribes for their children's admission to top colleges. Religious thought…
It might appear to many that atheism is a modern idea. However, in parts of Asia, particularly in India, atheism has been…
Many Americans are fretting over paying their taxes. A philosopher says the moral question isn't as much about a duty…
A case regarding the constitutional validity of a cross shaped war memorial, is pending before the Supreme Court. An expert…
The Vatican will open its archives on Pope Pius XII next year. An expert explains the papacy of Pope Pius XII and the fear…
Pope Francis recently confirmed that clergy members abused nuns. Since the early days of monasticism, the presence of nuns…
Last Friday, Muslims were killed while praying at two mosques in New Zealand. For Muslims, Friday is the day of gathering,…
Devotees from many parts of the world are visiting the ailing 92-year-old monk, who has retired to a Buddhist temple. He…
An expert explains the many reasons why people behave in an unethical manner and what research shows on why the wealthy…
It was 100 years ago this month that Benito Mussolini created the fascist party in Italy. Today, his life offers cautionary…
In the fourth century, Christian churches in North Africa faced a crisis of trust. A separate church of the Donatists emerged…
Women in countries such as India, Pakistan and others have long organized campaigns against sexual violence – many of…
Recent media reports point to years of sexual abuse by Southern Baptist pastors. An expert writes why a long culture of…
The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here's why it holds deep religious significance for Christians.
While Pope Francis has publicly acknowledged sexual abuse by clergy, the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church still…
When it was released 15 years ago, Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ,' was a box-office success. The theme…
Catholic Church records document the earliest black history in the US, going back to the 1590s. These records tell the histories…
Rev. Walker worked closely with King and would be the one to bring King's Letter from Birmingham Jail to public attention.…