Legends about Jesus’ early years that circulated in medieval Europe often drew on apocryphal texts.
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Zionists draw on the military imagery of Hanukkah, while others look to the synagogue prayers that focus on the miracle…
During his visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV met several leaders of Christian communities and worked to promote…
Drawn from tantric traditions, Kundalini points to spiritual practices that go beyond traditionally understood concepts…
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How many human cells does a pig need before it’s considered too human?
New laws mandating the Ten Commandments’ display in schools have faced lawsuits in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
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Sebastian Castellio penned one of the first arguments for religious freedom – but it went unheeded for centuries.
Those driven by both heart and mind help the most people, even far beyond their own circle.
Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health…
Thirteen Jewish leaders and artists were killed on the ‘Night of the Murdered Poets,’ one of the campaign’s most infamous…
Researchers who surveyed 849 professional Santas found that one-third of them didn’t adhere to the usual stereotype.
If you view intrinsic motivation as a virtue, you likely judge yourself and your co-workers by ‘passion’ – which can…
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A court decision allowing Israeli women to take the Chief Rabbinate’s exams is the latest sign of growing recognition…
A sociologist who researches AI’s impact on work and education argues there are ethical dimensions to generative AI that…