religion
As a doctor, I am reminded every day of the fragility of the human body, how closely mortality lurks just around the corner.
A debate is raging inside and outside of churches.
The texts were previously thought to be blank and were cut up for materials studies.
A recent survey also found that political messaging from the pulpit increased the likelihood of believing presidents to be ordained by God.
Attending religious service once a week found to lower risk of suicide and other “deaths of despair”
In late April, the news hit us hard: Lorna Breen, an emergency room doctor in a Manhattan hospital flooded with coronavirus patients, committed suicide. According to her father, the emotional […]
Is the cult of youth what we really want trailing us into the afterlife?
Those ancient Chinese philosophers earned their insights.
All that matters is the here and now.
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Edinburgh University project geo-locates victims of Scottish ‘witch-prickers’ in the 16th and 17th century.
The answer depends on how we choose to balance religious freedom, social inclusion, and the search for self-identity.
Participants were also more likely to see God as old than young, and male rather than female.
The separation of church and state is being dismantled one bill at a time.
Do you get worried or angry? Ever forget to tithe? One minister has bad news for you.
Striving for diversity is honorable — but the focus should settle on something much deeper than phenotypic traits.
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Do you want Facebook or Google to control your legacy?
A new study at the University of Basel shows how interactive literature has become.
What leads people to believe in “chi” attacks and “no-touch” knockouts?
We all know somebody who avoids meat. These schools of thought suggest those people are onto something.
Objections to liberalism are often tied to traditions, morals, and cultural identity.
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Philosophy professor James Sterba revives a very old argument.
Establishing cultural rights to protect diverse groups may not be the answer.
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The key to happiness is being less optimistic and accepting a certain amount of unhappiness.
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Spoiler: Microbiomes in space!
Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.
Here’s why scary stories were once an integral part of Christmas Eve festivities.
How an environmental theology class opened my eyes—and mind—to my biblical responsibility.
Scientists are expert observers. Because of this, they can help us develop a keener view of the world — the cosmos.
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