Three women executed as witches in Derneburg Germany in October 1555.
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Witchcraft is an enduring source of fascination but also prone to popular misconceptions.
Christian leaders are influential in Ghanaian lives.
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Christian leaders in Ghana are pushing the envelope of influence in political affairs.
Inside the Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
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The curators of this new Bishop Auckland museum have plundered a wide range of other backroom collections.
The Omar Ibn Khatuab Mosque in Pemba, north-eastern Mozambique.
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The overwhelming majority of Muslims in Mozambique reject the violence of the insurgents and their quest for a caliphate.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at his party convention on Sept. 8, 2023 in Québec. A strategy focused on fiscal conservatism, family and traditional values regarding sexuality could be very advantageous for his party.
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Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative party could make gains by rallying the libertarian right, evangelical Christians and immigrant communities, especially Muslims, on issues of sexuality.
Pope Francis (in white) at the opening session of a major congress on the Catholic Church’s future on 4 October 2023.
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Divisions and tensions in the global church are affecting the church in Africa.
A high priest holds a cross during the celebrations of the Ethiopian Orthodox holiday of Meskel in Addis Ababa in September 2023.
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News coverage of Ethiopia’s ethnic conflicts has overshadowed the growing tensions and polarisation between religious communities.
Many people return lost wallets.
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Ancient religious customs have accelerated the evolutionary process of humans becoming more cooperative.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in happier times.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of ‘credible allegations’ of Indian involvement in a Sikh leader’s death.
AI is slowly becoming part of the religious sphere.
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The merging of technology and faith is sparking a transformative shift in redefining spirituality and religious practices.
Who did the honors: clergy, a justice of the peace or just a friend? More and more weddings are performed by someone ordained online.
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A professor who has researched the Universal Life Church unpacks why many couples now prefer to hand-pick loved ones to perform their ceremonies.
Widespread skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines took some scientists by surprise.
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Specific beliefs may have more to do with people’s vaccine views than their religious affiliation – but it depends on which vaccine you’re talking about.
An anti-COVID mask protest on November 7 2020 in Aylmer, Canada, organised by the Church of God.
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To adequately prepare for the next pandemic, we need to understand where people’s spirituality and science scepticism overlap – and why.
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In the last Census, 33,148 Australians identified with a nature religion, or Paganism. Who are the Pagans – and what do they do and believe?
Peter Howson with one of his most recent works, Wagner.
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Painting with renewed purpose at 65, Peter Howson has overcome his demons to take his place as one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists.
A devotee bathes a Buddha statue during celebrations of the Buddha’s birthday in Malaysia.
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Buddha’s birthday has not always been a major holiday for Buddhists, but is now celebrated in diverse ways throughout Asia.
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There are a lot of similarities in Jewish and Indigenous experiences and values, but there are just as many differences.
A copy of the ‘Art of War’ from a collection at the University of California, Riverside.
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The ancient Chinese text is considered a military classic, but Western readers often overlook its philosophical roots.
Malcolm X helped lead the Nation of Islam until 1964.
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The civil rights leader Malcolm X was famously part of the Nation of Islam until his break from the group in 1964. What is the history behind this small but influential religious movement?
The Supreme Court may require employers to be more accommodating to religious requests in the workplace.
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The Supreme Court on June 29, 2023, changed the definition of ‘undue hardship’ so that employers have to accommodate more of workers’ religious requests.