The clergy of ancient Egypt did not preach, interpret scripture, proselytize, or conduct weekly services. Introduction The...
Religion
She is best known for her works, Inninsagurra, Ninmesarra, and Inninmehusa, all three hymns to the goddess...
Fundamentalist ideologies act like mental parasites. In moderation, religious and spiritual practices can be great for a person’s...
Religious fundamentalism’s power to disrupt and destroy creates a need for deeper understanding of this increasing widespread...
Mystery cults have some characteristics not usually found in more traditional Roman religions. By Stephen Matthiesen The...
Mongol religion included a strong element of shamanism mixed with ancestor worship and a belief in natural...
Erdogan’s sponsorship of terrorism has reached deep into Africa. By Raymond Ibrahim Concerning Turkey’s increasingly suspect role...
The percentage of Christians in Turkey declined from nearly 25% in 1914 to less than 0.5% today....
Today’s fundamentalist Catholics find themselves embroiled in what they consider a war for the soul of their...
The musical changes that took place in the Counter Reformation were changes that set the precedent for...
Introduction Auspicia, the reading of birds’ behavior by religious figures, became officially accepted during the Roman Republic....
Examining religious utterances such as curses, supplication, and prayer, as reflected in some passages from ancient Greek...
The role of priestess at Delphi was enormously influential. She was consulted on everything from warfare to...
As vast as the Spanish empire was during Cervantes time, the empire found itself engaged in numerous...
Huguenots were not only believers in science, but also remained firmly committed to their belief in God...
The religious practices of the Greeks extended beyond mainland Greece. Introduction Ancient Greek religion encompasses the collection...
An update on America’s changing religious landscape. The religious landscape of the United States continues to change...
In the ancient world, the concept of monotheism as we understand it today did not exist; all...
For American Christians — especially those privileged to hold political, economic, and social power — these are...
Early Christianity used the same artistic media as the surrounding Pagan culture. Introduction Early Christian art and...
Ukraine’s Orthodox Church recently broke off from Russia. This dispute has a history that goes back to...
Christianity did not immediately win the hearts and minds of the people of Europe. Introduction Religion in...
Saint Gregory the Illuminator or Enlightener established Christianity as the official religion of ancient Armenia. By Mark...
The U.S. Constitution – that founded our nation – is a secular document. Is America a Christian...
The Supreme Court will decide in the next year whether sexual orientation and gender identity are covered...
Archaeologists turn to other scientific fields to fill in the picture of how victims lived and why...
Are we heading towards a “dark age” of religious fundamentalism? I’d like to respond to an article for...
An evolutionary biologist makes the case that there’s no reconciling science and religion. In the search for...
Most traditional religions in Africa have developed at the local level and are unique to a particular...
England became one of the greatest producers of new Catholic relics during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries....