An artist’s depiction of the temple at La Chapelle-des-Fougeretz as it would have looked in the first century AD.
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There may have been a main god or goddess at many temple sites, but there was a clear tendency to worship a range of deities.
A Kenyan investigator at a mass gravesite in Shakahola in April 2023.
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The media attention, public backlash and judgement of the dead in the cult saga have made processing the loss difficult for families.
Defender of faith: King Charles III visits the newly built Sikh temple Guru Nanak Gurdwara in 2022.
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The coronation is a Church of England service, expanded for the contemporary age.
Coastal residents of Accra have a spiritual connection to the sea.
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The ban on noisemaking in Accra has been known to cause tension in the city.
The French international football player Paul Pogba has been outspoken about his Muslim faith.
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The French Football Federation has recently ruled against breaks for religious motives. But if French players’ attitude during the 2023 Ramadan are anything to go by, the debate is far from closed.
Pavias Andreas, The Crucifixion, second half of the 15th century.
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The cross was not always the dominant symbol of Christianity, and would certainly not have been worn as a fashion accessory by early Christians.
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Supernatural horror film The Pope’s Exorcist fictionalises Amorth’s exorcism ministry, adding in a centuries-old Vatican cover up for good measure.
New research finds societies are much more likely to have supernatural beliefs that concern ‘natural’ phenomena, such as extreme weather events.
Cesar Chavez salutes the crowd on the steps of the California State Capitol.
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A scholar of religion looks at how faith helped guide the labor rights icon in his organizing endeavors.
Iranian women protesting the death of Mahsa Amini gather outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on Oct. 17, 2022.
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Narratives that pit secular protesters against a religious regime do not necessarily explain the protests in Iran or what they are calling for.
Fostering Ramadan awareness is a stepping stone to nurturing deeper connections that matter for affirming Muslim student identities and stopping anti-Muslim sentiments.
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Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community partnerships and introducing school activities.
A view of the ‘Codex Sassoon’ at Sotheby’s in New York.
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Codex Sassoon 1053 is not exactly the oldest known complete Hebrew bible. So how can we explain its astronomical price?
Plastic, yes. But at least the bottles are being reused.
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Communal meals to break fast can mean lots of single-use plastics. A switch to environmentally friendly principles is in line with Islamic principles through the ages.
Muslim students may request special accommodations during the Islamic month of fasting.
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Federal law protects students’ rights to request some religious accommodations, including during the month of Ramadan.
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Digital media is facilitating spiritual practices in China, leading to the emergence of new online cultures and businesses.
The increasing presence of AI may lead to the emergence of new religions.
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As human interactions with technology increase, AI-based religions are in our near future. While these religions carry risks for users, a tolerant mindset is important to consider worshippers’ rights.
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Interviews with religious and spiritual sex workers examine how these seemingly opposite life choices can interconnect and coexist.
‘Cradle-to-grave indoctrination’: West Ham United fans before an FA Cup match at Kidderminster Harriers in February 2022.
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Where once religion was a dominant force in society, now many more people reserve their faith for sport. But could the church use this to build a new following?
Pastors pray for former South African president and ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
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Perhaps the combination of religious rhetoric and secular laws is a winning electoral strategy.
Fire engulfs the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, on April 19, 1993.
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Waco has been used as a rallying cry for decades, two scholars of domestic extremism explain.