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Unions between Muslims and non-Muslims played a huge part in the expansion of Islam.
Jesus wasn't about promoting divisiveness.
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Have we turned the corner of a cold winter?
From animated umbrellas to polite-but-violent turtle-people, Japan's folklore contains some extremely creative monsters.
There are some undeniable parallels between Jewish history and the Big Blue Boy Scout.
Protestantism is good for some people and bad for others. At least that is the conclusion if we are to judge by the stark matters of life, or death, and […]
Some things have always been worth celebrating.
The Canadian professor has an extensive collection posted on his site.
It's one factor that can help explain the religiosity gap.
A definition of death is surprisingly malleable, leading to complications when it comes to organ donation.
She met mere mortals with and without the Vatican's approval.
The Israeli historian has plenty to say.
Einstein's God is infinitely superior but impersonal and intangible, subtle but not malicious. He is also firmly determinist.
The countdown continues! This is the 7th most popular video of 2018.
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Was Jesus a real historical figure? Here's what we know.
Going mad with Christmas cheer? Try one of these alternatives.
Was it a real thing? And the Wise Men? Or are they just myths?
From psychology to neuroscience, what we believe is not nearly as relevant as why we do.
What we can learn from King Abdullah II, 2018 Templeton Prize Laureate.
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Synthesizing the vast research in the scientific study of religion is a huge task.
Explore the many different iterations and times of New Year's celebrations around the world.
Eboo Patel explains how America's political philosophy broke the democratic mold.
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One cardinal is accused of covering up sexual abuse. The other faces criminal charges in Australia.
From the cosmic blast into another being's mind, to rolling bliss or obedient mind-slavery, fictional drugs have it all.
It's not what you have, it's what you do with it.
Jewish people living in nearly all European countries report that anti-Semitism has grown in recent years.
Thousands of churches are left behind every year in America.