Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s…
William Tyndale’s translation, published in 1526, was based on a then-radical idea: Anyone should be able to read the…
American courts have heard cases over the Bible’s role in classrooms for more than a century. Whether lessons are constitutional…
From the Civil War to the Cold War, existential fears have fueled claims that America is a Christian nation, a historian…
Landor v. Louisiana highlights the religious rights of the nearly 2 million people imprisoned in the US – and how challenging…
European colonial powers linked church and state. But the founders of the United States broke from that idea as surely as…
In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.
Midsummer celebrations throughout Europe coincide with the solstice. Many blend pre-Christian and Christian traditions.
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich…
Research on social bonding suggests that common traditions can foster connection not only within communities but also across…
Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.
Practicing existential humility means learning to live with the natural tension between our desires for certainty and curiosity.
As millions watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players’ tattoos will be on display – offering a glimpse into the inner lives…
For more than a century, anti-Catholicism was a powerful force in the region’s culture and politics. But religious pluralism…
For the Greeks, sophrosyne was an ideal second to none. It’s just as important today, in an age of internet addiction…
Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became patroness of the United States before the Vatican officially defined that belief…
Hospitals rely on ethics consultants to help navigate difficult decisions about life support, consent and a patient’s…
Latter-day Saints have long valued the US Constitution’s promise of religious freedom – but the church has also tested…