In a Japanese tree burial, cremated remains are placed in the ground and a tree is planted over the ashes to mark the gravesite.…
A moral philosopher and bioethicist offers parents some tips for weighing family masking decisions.
The latest movie to take on this classic story sentimentalizes history in the name of inspiring religious devotion.
Anti-atheism is ingrained in American politics. A refusal to remove outdated language from state Constitutions perpetuates…
Thailand's Buddhist temples, important centers of culture and commerce, rely on donations from international visitors.…
A survey of over 3,000 students found that how much students' appreciation of gay, lesbian and bisexual people increased…
Charles Schwab mistakenly transferred over $1.2 million to the account of a woman who then kept the money. Did she have…
Southern Baptists are calling for an investigation into the ordination of three women. A scholar explains why this continues…
Formerly incarcerated Americans face food insecurity rates double that of the general population. A 1996 law that prohibits…
Indigenous people in the US have high rates of food insecurity and dietary-related health problems. Any attempts to address…
'WandaVision' reimagines stories from Egyptian and Greek mythology, as well as Buddhist tradition.
The FBI and Treasury Department frown on the idea of paying off cyber attackers. But there is sufficient ethical and legal…
The American Jewish community is changing as it becomes increasingly diverse and politically polarized.
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A civil rights group is suing Facebook for its failure to stop the spread of anti-Muslim hate speech on the platform.
The rituals of ancient Greece – especially public performances of tragic plays – have remarkable resonance with the…
Offering incentives to encourage good health behavior isn't new, but it does raise concerns. A behavioral scientist…
Sharia is often portrayed as being brutal and barbaric. However, in many parts of the world, women are using Sharia to stop…
A Jewish studies scholar discusses the societal changes that women are leading in ultra-Orthodox communities.
A scholar of the Rwandan genocide argues that while a genocide and a pandemic are very different, the experiences of Rwanda's…