Are religious people more moral?
World's major religions are concerned about moral behavior. What is the relationship between religious commitment and…
October 23, 2017
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Ethics
Why hazing continues to be a rite of passage for some
Another student has died due to hazing. Research shows that there has been at least one such death in the US since 1954…
October 16, 2017
643
How a growing Christian movement is seeking to change America
A prayer rally recently organized in Washington, DC is part of a growing movement, that scholars call 'Independent Network…
October 11, 2017
1231
How the stoicism of Roman philosophers can help us deal with depression
On World Mental Health Day, a philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers.
October 9, 2017
658
For Native Americans, a river is more than a 'person,' it is also a sacred place
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, a Native American scholar explains why water means more than just sustenance for life and…
October 8, 2017
677
Why the Nobel Peace Prize brings little peace
A scholar analyzes the history of the Nobel Peace Prize to ask: What difference has it made?
October 6, 2017
675
I've spent years looking at what was actually in Playboy, and it wasn't just objectification of wome
Hefner's iconic Playmates, a scholar argues, need to be understood within their historical context, when men and especially…
October 3, 2017
661
What Gandhi can teach today's protesters
For Gandhi, whose birth anniversary is Monday, Oct. 2, nonviolent resistance meant placing one's own body in harm’s…
October 1, 2017
703
Why Pope Francis is reviving a long tradition of local variations in Catholic services
A liturgy expert explains that until the 12th century, local bishops made decisions on Catholic liturgical practices and…
September 28, 2017
715
Will outlawing 'instant divorce' advance justice for Muslim women in India?
Muslim women in India struggle with a host of challenges, such as widespread poverty and lack of access to education. Arbitrary…
September 25, 2017
670
3 reasons why we are addicted to smartphones
Why we love our phones so much might be related to our basic yearnings as human beings, explains a scholar, who is also…
September 25, 2017
684
The history of the persecution of Myanmar's Rohingya
The persecution of the Rohingya goes back to 1948, the year when Myanmar achieved independence from the British.
September 20, 2017
661
Why an ad offering meat to the Hindu god Ganesha is offensive
Offering food to deities in Hinduism has deep religious significance. And most Hindu deities are not served meat.
September 19, 2017
745
The enduring power of Mosul's rich and diverse past
As Mosul rebuilds, its history is a reminder that Islam is not a rigid rulebook of regulations and prohibitions, but a complex…
September 17, 2017
696
'Jesus People' – a movement born from the 'Summer of Love'
As the Summer of Love ran into a number of problems, a new set of hippie 'Jesus freak' evangelists appeared in the…
September 15, 2017
676
Can 'Game of Thrones' teach us about the meaning of life?
A scholar argues that like many sacred books, the popular television show encourages men and women to reflect on their lives…
September 13, 2017
680
Are natural disasters part of God's retribution?
The question of God's anger is intimately connected to the problem of human suffering. To understand the idea of divine…
September 6, 2017
854
Explaining the Muslim pilgrimage of hajj
Each year, Muslims from all over the world go on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, known as hajj.…
August 31, 2017
702
Why Muslims celebrate Eid twice a year: 6 questions answered
Muslims throughout the world will celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) beginning this Thursday evening.…
August 28, 2017
685
How religion motivates people to give and serve
Religious values, deeply rooted in texts, serve as an important motivator for giving. Religious Americans volunteer more,…
August 19, 2017
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