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.
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Religion – Analysis and Comment
To adequately prepare for the next pandemic, we need to understand where people’s spirituality and science scepticism overlap – and why.
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?
Painting with renewed purpose at 65, Peter Howson has overcome his demons to take his place as one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists.
Buddha’s birthday has not always been a major holiday for Buddhists, but is now celebrated in diverse ways throughout Asia.
There are a lot of similarities in Jewish and Indigenous experiences and values, but there are just as many differences.
The ancient Chinese text is considered a military classic, but Western readers often overlook its philosophical roots.
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 on June 29, 2023, changed the definition of ‘undue hardship’ so that employers have to accommodate more of workers’ religious requests.
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.
The media attention, public backlash and judgement of the dead in the cult saga have made processing the loss difficult for families.
The coronation is a Church of England service, expanded for the contemporary age.
The ban on noisemaking in Accra has been known to cause tension in the city.
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.
The cross was not always the dominant symbol of Christianity, and would certainly not have been worn as a fashion accessory by early Christians.
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.
A scholar of religion looks at how faith helped guide the labor rights icon in his organizing endeavors.
Narratives that pit secular protesters against a religious regime do not necessarily explain the protests in Iran or what they are calling for.
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.
Codex Sassoon 1053 is not exactly the oldest known complete Hebrew bible. So how can we explain its astronomical price?
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.
Federal law protects students’ rights to request some religious accommodations, including during the month of Ramadan.
Digital media is facilitating spiritual practices in China, leading to the emergence of new online cultures and businesses.
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.