Jewish activists have been central to protests against how Israel is conducting the war with Hamas, and not just on campuses…
In the 20th century, an engineer from Philadelphia encouraged others to create their own Mary gardens and established a…
The Indian prime minister made reference to communities that have “too many children” in a veiled reference to Muslims.
Medieval writers and clerics condemned queer romance and gender-bending stories − but were often wary of even mentioning…
Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.
This month marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage…
Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders committed to raising awareness of environmental issues draw on centuries of tradition.
Medical workers navigate their own moral and religious beliefs, professional standards, the law and the realities of clinical…
Rites of passage are important. They do not merely celebrate the transition to a new state – they actively create this…
Low birth rates aren’t just a potential economic crisis. They can tell a deeply personal story about women failing to…
Spiritualists believed that after shedding the body in death, the spirit would continue on a celestial journey and help…
Images of Christ often represented prevailing cultural beliefs, allowing onlookers to connect in a deep and meaningful way.
Social factors, from wealth to politics, may shape whether people who do not believe in God identify as an atheist.
People deeply want to believe they are good, reasonable and worthy. A little humility and curiosity can go a long way toward…
Events that the media describe as ‘apocalyptic’ reflect changing anxieties about the future.
The Book of Job and ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ both make fun of preachy know-it-alls and resist conventions…
Broken mirrors can be associated with bad luck, but for the ancient Maya, a cracked mirror was often desirable.
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen is one of this concept’s biggest enthusiasts.
In ancient Rome, male followers of the goddess Cybele, known as Galli, some of whom surgically removed their testicles,…
The Passover Seder commemorates the escape from slavery in Egypt. But then came the 40-year wandering in the desert –…