The idea of a ‘calling’ has stretched far beyond its religious roots. But the way US society talks about meaningful…
Writing about same-sex relationships and gender beyond a strict male-female binary was more common in ancient Greece and…
A scholar who has been working in Marrakech writes about the artisan communities, which have maintained the city’s architectural…
As more Americans step away from organized religion, so do more chaplains – but they are prepared to offer spiritual care…
Nonreligious voters are poised to make an impact, but sweeping statements about the ‘nones’ don’t tell the full story.
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna. Many Hindus reenact episodes from mythology…
A scholar who has closely followed reforms that MBS has made to Wahhabism, an austere form of Islam, explains the changes…
Coral has been woven into traditions, art and even religion in communities around the world.
Iranian artists are showing renewed determination to promote freedom as a cultural necessity in Iran, even in the face of…
Several countries across Europe are introducing new legislation to curb hate speech against religions, even as they get…
In many parts of the world, hip-hop has become a way for Muslim artists to assert their belonging and identity.
The Catholic community that Pope Francis will visit later this month has a complex history that goes back to the 13th century,…
The merging of technology and faith is sparking a transformative shift in redefining spirituality and religious practices.
Exploring colors can help discuss abstract, challenging topics in concrete ways – especially experiences doctors and caregivers…
A scholar of Roman Catholicism explains why Pope Francis’ visit to Mongolia, home to fewer than 1,500 Catholics, is significant.
Mesopotamia’s prisons were built for detaining people, not punishing them. But they shaped powerful ideas about justice…
Is Jesus a peacemaker or a warrior? A socialist or a capitalist? Depending on whom you ask, American Christians see Christ…
Oppenheimer’s knowledge of Sanskrit literature was more than cursory. He used quotes and parables from Sanskrit texts…
At the pilgrimage site of Kedarnath in northern India, disastrous flooding has led many to ask whether the gods are getting…
With modern borders drawn up by colonial powers, some African governments have turned to religion to try to forge national…