Ritual killing was a common part of religious sacrifice in the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá. For decades, media depictions cast the victims of these acts as young women and adolescent girls. In ...
in Genesis 22:1–19, God tests Abraham’s faith by commanding him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Abraham, who had waited decades for the birth of Isaac, the son promised by God to carry on his ...
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Religious logic behind Aztec human sacrifice

Public rituals took place in the heart of Tenochtitlan, the empire’s capital. These ceremonies were meant to be seen. They ...
(The Conversation) — ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering. (The Conversation) — I have spent years ...
Memorial Day is a time of great reflection to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation, how religion played an integral role in their service, and our continued remembrance of ...
Two new studies have uncovered the true origins of cat domestication, revealing that this beloved pet’s journey was not driven by farming but by religion. Previously, scientists had largely believed ...
The Federal Council of Churches last week outlined in detail the civilian “Re-sponsibilities of Christian Citizens in War; time.” They should “count it a privilege to share in such self-denials” as ...