Spiritualists believed that after shedding the body in death, the spirit would continue on a celestial journey and help…
Images of Christ often represented prevailing cultural beliefs, allowing onlookers to connect in a deep and meaningful way.
Social factors, from wealth to politics, may shape whether people who do not believe in God identify as an atheist.
People deeply want to believe they are good, reasonable and worthy. A little humility and curiosity can go a long way toward…
Events that the media describe as ‘apocalyptic’ reflect changing anxieties about the future.
The Book of Job and ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ both make fun of preachy know-it-alls and resist conventions…
Broken mirrors can be associated with bad luck, but for the ancient Maya, a cracked mirror was often desirable.