Introduction “The Pope. And how many divisions has he?” Joseph Stalin at the 1943 Teheran conference, responding...
Religion
Explore religious traditions across cultures and centuries, following how communities encountered the sacred and connected human life to powers beyond the visible world. These histories also examine how religion shaped political authority, cultural identity, art, and social change.
The Supreme Court changed the definition of ‘undue hardship’ – employers have to accommodate more religious requests....
Pascal, a mathematician and a Catholic theologian, left a deep and lasting influence on the world still...
They were devoted to ‘exploring the hidden reserves and dissociated states of consciousness’. Introduction In Egypt …...
From the ingestion of relic dust and blood-tinged water to the practices of purging and venesection. Medieval...
By imitating the suffering of Jesus, martyrs were said to become more Christ-like. The early Christian Church...
Lawmakers banning books and censoring curricula now want to dictate what students worship. Like so many Texans,...
Poetry may well have been Maffeo Barberini’s first and most important inclination. Introduction In the early years...
The school’s approval may be the strongest challenge yet to limits on public money in religious schools....
Why we all have some irrational beliefs and the reason they give us comfort. Introduction Growing up...
A federal district court issued a preliminary injunction today, ordering the Saucon Valley School District (SVSD) to allow the...
A reconstruction of separate, conservative, universal elements of the ancient world view is feasible. Abstract Numerous burials...
Egyptian kings demonstrated centralized control and stability by maintaining a physical presence in cult locations. Introduction The...
They murder those of other religions, including burning alleged “witches” alive. The Anti-balaka is an alliance of militia groups based in...
The common secret among the Nenzit sub-groups was the disguise of the voice of the Abwoi with...
Christian extremists, often led by U.S. ministers, have been a dominant force behind hateful legislation. By Dr....
The traditional ways of Bantu belief systems has been encroached upon by Christianity and Islam. Introduction Bantu...
Rather than protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable children, many are being exploited. Introduction Matthew Durham,...
Most economic historians have paid scant attention to religion. The shift from the years 300 to 600...
Christianity remains the majority religion in the United States, but it’s on the decline. Introduction Eliza Campbell...
The papacy was a constant factor in the political, economic, and cultural exchange. Introduction In most studies...
There is an increasing uptick in the number of younger Americans with no religious affiliation. Introduction When...
Victorians were not unaware of the dangers of an excess of religious dogmatism and enthusiasm. The Victorian...
A law passed in 1954 by Congress prohibits nonprofits from intervening in political campaigns. Voters in West...
The interrelations between different cultures and scientific chemical arts have held many constants. Egypt It is almost...
Tlaxcala as a community and city played an interesting role in Mesoamerican history. Introduction Two men hold...
Did what initiates once heard and saw in the Mysteries transform into the historical Jesus? Introduction After...
While this legal battle is just heating up, it has the potential to reshape public education as...
A closer look at three iconic events that have been well documented in literature. Introduction: Towards a...
The U.S. Postal Service is understaffed and facing problems with employees who NEVER want to work on...