In the history of Western thought, notions of human identity were more fluid and unstable than many realise. And for a long time, the souls of men and women were seen as identical.
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Many Australians believe in the existence of the soul. Here is a brief guide to how the five major world religions imagine the soul’s origin and journey.
It might appear to many that atheism is a modern idea. However, in parts of Asia, particularly in India, atheism has been part of beliefs for thousands of years.
Around this time of the year, the Salvation Army’s red kettles become visible as part of holiday giving. How this British evangelical organization came to the US is interesting history.
In his new book, Philip Pullman, once again tackles religion as an oppressive institution. On another level, he continues the quest for explaining human consciousness.
For medieval cultures, the dying process and death itself was a ‘transition,’ not a rupture.
Everything you need to know about the history of Halloween.
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Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
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Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Master Lecturer of Rhetoric, Boston University
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Professor of English, University of Montana
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Professor, Literacy Education, University of Minnesota
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Associate Professor and Department Chair, University of Missouri-Columbia
