How do religious beliefs inform political beliefs? It’s complicated.
For many years, I have been a political independent, studying candidates for each office and voting for the one I believe is ...
‘ABCs of the World’s Religions’ is a kind, gentle study for kids
Rev. Vicki Michela Garlock brings a rich, varied tapestry of experience and training to her latest book, giving children and ...
How technology is reshaping religion
Smartphone apps, social media, and artificial intelligence are all making religion more accessible. Is it enough to slow ...
How Many Religions Are There? Which Are the Most Influential?
Religion, as one of the central features of human culture, is every bit as varied as humanity itself. While the handful of ...
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2. Number of countries where religious groups were harassed reached new peak level in 2022
In 2022, governments and/or social actors harassed religious groups in 192 countries and territories out of the 198 analyzed ...
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How Do Religious Texts Work?
Now many religious texts tell the stories of gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings, they’re also decidedly of the world, emphasizing the social and political issues of the ...
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Studies of Religion Need the Corrective Lens of Social Science
Why We All Need the Scientific Study of Religion. The author, sociologist Samuel Perry, will help you understand how social ...
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751 years after his death, Rumi’s influence crosses continental and religious divides
The 10 days of events that ended Tuesday (Dec. 17) drew hundreds from around the world to this minor provincial capital in ...