As anxiety over the climate and environmental degradation rises, a scholar argues that teachings from religion and spirituality…
A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are…
A scholar of ancient Greek literature goes back to the account of Greek historian Thucydides on the spread of plague and…
Researchers have spent decades studying how demographics affect American students’ opportunities and performance, but…
Kamadeva, also known as Madana, is the Hindu god of love, desire and infatuation.
A scholar of early Greek classics explains what the myth of the weapon-carrying god of love, Cupid, a child of the gods…
An anthropologist of Japanese religion met followers of Shinto religion online and found how they were building a community…
St. Bernadette’s visions of the Virgin Mary in the 19th century inspired the pilgrimage site millions of Catholics flock…
Saints are recognized for exceptional virtue and faith. But some also are commemorated for their scholarship.
The current split in Ukrainian Orthodoxy reflects a fundamental question: Are Ukrainians and Russians one people or two…
COVID-19 has intensified wanderlust – but also the need for mindful, ethical travel.
When the 5,300-year-old mummy of Ötzi the Iceman was found 30 years ago, researchers found 61 tattoos on it. A scholar…
The Biden administration has used a public health provision to deport thousands of Haitian migrants entering the US via…
Americans are getting more comfortable with new forms of spirituality, but their views of atheists are still complicated.
Nahdlatul Ulama is the world’s biggest Islamic organization, initiating a reform movement, which it is calling ‘Humanitarian…
A scholar who has visited Guantanamo 11 times to observe legal proceedings in the 9/11 terrorism case explains why the conflict…
The Satanic Temple, a nontheistic group, is invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to challenge Texas’ new anti-abortion…
Insect farming is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional livestock and feed production. A scholar evaluates…
An FDA panel has voted against recommending approval of a booster COVID-19 shot for the general population – disappointing…
Scientists debate the medical benefits of booster shots. But there’s another aspect to consider: bioethics.