Communion is the central act of Catholic worship. So why are some US bishops trying to stop President Joe Biden – a devout…
As cremation grounds struggle to keep up with the long line of people dying from COVID-19, age-old customs are being pushed…
A game theory expert explains why a witness to a troubling situation who is in a group may feel a lesser sense of personal…
States claim the stimulus law assaults state sovereignty by barring local governments from using aid money to cut taxes.…
The biblical story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt is also a historical tale of reparations after enslavement.
Excommunicating a church member, like 'canceling' someone on social media, serves to cleanse the body politic of…
During the Cold War, the FBI boasted a 'Judeo-Christian' heritage in the US but also demonstrated anti-Jewish prejudice.
The name change of a local creek in central Iowa reflects broader national trends that are recognizing derogatory or racist…
Scholars have scoured the works of the great playwright for clues in his faith. A scholar of theology and Shakespeare's…
A scholar of Greek literature writes why we need to turn to the past to understand the present – and the lessons that…
Famine was a constant threat during biblical times. The authors of the Old Testament used it to explain God's wrath,…
More competitive games between top soccer clubs is desirable but creating a 'closed' system would harm a soccer…
A moral philosopher explains why the ethics of getting or refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are more complex than it might seem.
The pandemic changed people's dining-out experience, with takeout becoming more common. But since dining out became…
A scholar explains the religious beliefs of Sikhs as well as the prejudices and barriers that many Sikhs in America face.
Some among the Baptist movement interpret the Resurrection as God’s response and commitment to liberating the poor and…
Strasbourg officials are within their right to allow public funds to be used to build what may be the largest mosque in…
Although many modern people tend to see 'magic' and 'religion' as separate, magic was actually integral…
A professor of religious studies argues that describing QAnon followers as brainwashed overlooks their role in accepting…
A peace studies expert explains a technique for resolving conflict that she says is more effective and less divisive than…