On Eid 2017, a peek into the lives of Puerto Rican Muslims
There are an estimated 3,500 to 5,000 Muslims in Puerto Rico. Who are they and what is their history?
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Why cash remains sacred in American churches
ATMs began appearing in churches providing a way for people to come up with ready cash to give to God and their church. But why was cash necessary?
Can yoga be Christian?
Wednesday, June 21, is International Yoga Day. A scholar explains how yoga is being Christianized in different parts of the world. So, what then is real yoga?
Why there are costs to moral outrage
When outrage is misplaced or excessive, it can have negative consequences for a healthy public discourse.
Does hookup culture differ on Catholic campuses?
As Catholicism teaches abstinence before marriage, there is a common perception that Catholic schools would be places without hookup culture. Does faith make a difference?
What Sharia law means: Five questions answered
There are many myths around Sharia. A scholar explains the moral and ethical principles behind it, as also why there are different interpretations.
Before the digital age, how religious groups increased the numbers in their order
A key to the successful growth of Jesuits were handwritten letters – transported through trade ships from India.
When is a leak ethical?
Leaking classified information violates the law. But it doesn't mean that people are abandoning their ethics.
Why is climate change such a hard sell in the US?
While many people are willing to happily gamble with pharmaceuticals, which may offer the most trivial of benefits, they are not ready to believe the facts on climate change.
How a growing number of Muslim women clerics are challenging traditional narratives
There isn't just one single narrative in Islam. Indonesia and China have a long tradition of women religious leaders – a trend that is catching up in other Muslim majority countries as well.
Why taking down Confederate memorials is only a first step
Monuments to the Confederacy in New Orleans and many other cities are problematic. But a mere erasure will not address the issues around racism and racial inequality.
As patients turn to medical crowdfunding, concerns emerge about privacy
Many Americans unable to afford health expenses are raising funds through medical crowdfunding. What are the risks?
Why Jefferson’s vision of American Islam matters today
The White House may not host the traditional reception for Ramadan this year. This would be a departure from tradition and the vision of America's founders.
Trump says the IRS regulates churches too much. Here’s why he’s wrong
President Trump claims that churches suffer from the over-regulation of their political speech. In reality, oversight is lax for religious groups and secular tax-exempt nonprofits alike.
Why it was once unthinkable for the president to be seen with the pope
The GOP was once the political home of anti-Catholicism. And the Vatican, it was believed, would use a Catholic president as a way to meddle in US politics.
What is the Shia-Sunni divide?
The strike in Iran once again exposes the centuries'-old sectarian Shia-Sunni divide. What is at the heart of this schism?
Why Ramadan is called Ramadan: 6 questions answered
There are many myths around Ramadan. A scholar explains the religious observance and its spiritual significance.
What is moral injury in veterans?
The inability to reconcile wartime actions with a personal moral code can create lasting psychological consequences for veterans.
What Trump missed in his address on tolerance - American Muslims
Trump avoided many of the missteps his critics feared, but he failed to acknowledge the presence of America's large Muslim population and its contribution to American society.
What witch-hunters can teach us about today’s world
Witch-finders of early modern Europe and modern Africa made themselves indispensable by showing people a threat of a growing crisis of threatening evil.
On the Reformation’s 500th anniversary, remembering Martin Luther’s contribution to literacy
Luther translated the Greek New Testament into a common German dialect that ordinary people could read, without help from clergy.
Christian sex advice websites offer a peek into evangelical politics
Christian sexuality websites present evangelicalism as a sex-positive religious tradition. At the same time, they also reinforce conservative ideas about same-sex marriages.
Arguments why God (very probably) exists
There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. Does that mean that a God truly exists? A scholar gives reasons for this possibility.
How the hijab has grown into a fashion industry
Islamic fashion is a rapidly growing industry: Muslim spending on fashion is expected to reach US$488 billion by 2019. What has led to this growth?
Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses?
There are over eight million Jehovah's Witnesses in 240 countries worldwide. They have no political affiliations and they renounce violence. However, they have been easy targets for many governments.