Today’s fundamentalist Catholics find themselves embroiled in what they consider a war for the soul of their...
Religion
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...
Both North and South looked to God for meaning, and each side believed—with equal fervor and certitude—that...
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 history of the Society of Jesus’ first missions is a story of great journeys. Abstract During...
Draconian, old-fashioned, and out-of-date, religious influence on American life continues to decline. By Mark Silk For taking...
U.S. adults generally can answer basic questions about the Bible and Christianity, but are less familiar with...
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...
Our core values may be encouraging us to reject organized religion. Religious participation is declining among Americans...
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....
Nearly half of young LGBT people who are left homeless after coming out are from religious backgrounds....
The Upanishads are the philosophical account deemed to be the earliest source of Hindu religion. Introduction The...
How did the Ottomans shape the political and religious history of early modern Europe? Originally published by...