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.
The Moon Festival, rooted in China’s long history and rich cultural traditions, will be celebrated on Sept. 21. In China,…
The subject of a new biopic, Tammy Faye was a televangelist icon. But she also represented another side of the evangelical…
Race and religion have intertwined since the earliest days of the US. Critical race theory can explore how white supremacy…
Plenty of groups are offering religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but their legal basis isn’t as rock-solid…
Two scholars – both converts to Islam – set out to understand the Muslim community in Chile. Here is what they found.