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Constituents’ willingness to overlook deception may depend, in part, on whether politicians lie well and with a good purpose.
An expert in military decision-making explains the real-life consequences of war and the long-term psychological toll that endures.
In most parts of East Asia, the new year that begins on Jan. 22 corresponds to the rabbit. In Vietnam though it will usher in the Year of the Cat.
A classics scholar reflects on Greek myths and what they can help us understand about recreating relationships – as a bridge from our past to present selves.
Support for strong gun ownership rights is often associated with conservative Christian views, but religion and self-defense have a much longer history in the United States.
An art historian describes the two historical representations of Prophet Muhammad that led to a controversy at Hamline University.
Two religiously observant groups of Jews in Israel, the ultra-Orthodox and Religious Zionists, are increasingly acting as political allies. The consequences could be profound.
Pentecostals agree on the importance of the Holy Spirit – but not necessarily on what it empowers them to do.
Fitness and religion make a potent combination, one people have explored for centuries.
The Seven Lucky Gods usher in good fortune in the new year in Japan. Among them, Hotei plays the most prominent role, for he is considered not just a lucky god, but also a buddha.
Mindfulness can teach us to be more present – not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Songs of the season – sacred and secular music alike – sometimes acknowledge that Christmas isn’t all joy.
Iranian women have often used images of actions such as singing and dancing unveiled to show what freedom means to them and to protest the Islamic Republic’s gender oppression.
The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures.
‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ is now a treasured Christmas classic, but it didn’t start life that way – not in the UK, at least.
The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, has also traditionally been celebrated as a time of renewal and reverence.
Multicultural Jewish families and Jews of color are innovating food-centered holidays to bring their whole selves to the table.
The Muslim Brotherhood once held the reins of power in Egypt. Now it faces internal splits, government repression and dwindling support.
The idea of virgin birth has been part of Christianity since the start, but its significance has shifted over time.
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