A classics scholar reflects on Greek myths and what they can help us understand about recreating relationships – as a…
Support for strong gun ownership rights is often associated with conservative Christian views, but religion and self-defense…
An art historian describes the two historical representations of Prophet Muhammad that led to a controversy at Hamline University.
Two religiously observant groups of Jews in Israel, the ultra-Orthodox and Religious Zionists, are increasingly acting as…
Pentecostals agree on the importance of the Holy Spirit – but not necessarily on what it empowers them to do.
Fitness and religion make a potent combination, one people have explored for centuries.
The Seven Lucky Gods usher in good fortune in the new year in Japan. Among them, Hotei plays the most prominent role, for…
Mindfulness can teach us to be more present – not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Pope Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church at a crucial time and had to confront a growing sexual abuse scandal.
A scholar of Middle Eastern cultural traditions explains the history and significance of the bisht.
Songs of the season – sacred and secular music alike – sometimes acknowledge that Christmas isn’t all joy.
Iranian women have often used images of actions such as singing and dancing unveiled to show what freedom means to them…
The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture…
‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ is now a treasured Christmas classic, but it didn’t start life that way – not in the UK,…
The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, has also traditionally been celebrated as a time of…
Multicultural Jewish families and Jews of color are innovating food-centered holidays to bring their whole selves to the…
The Muslim Brotherhood once held the reins of power in Egypt. Now it faces internal splits, government repression and dwindling…
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition…
The idea of virgin birth has been part of Christianity since the start, but its significance has shifted over time.
The Catholic Church practice of granting indulgences, criticized by Martin Luther in the 16th century, still exists, as…