Pentecostals agree on the importance of the Holy Spirit – but not necessarily on what it empowers them to do.
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As Christmas approaches, Nativity scenes showing three wise men visiting the newborn Jesus are put up around the world. A scholar of Christian literature offers an explanation on their identity.
The genre of contemporary Christian music has been around for decades, but the line between CCM and secular pop music has always been blurry.
Christianity is the second-largest religion in Kazakhstan, with 26% of the population practicing the faith. But many Christians, especially in the smaller denominations, have experienced persecution.
Incidents of terror attack on churches in Nigeria don’t happen in a vacuum. They are driven by jihadism, pastoral conflicts and related criminality.
Hijab controversy in Nigeria’s public schools has further exposed how religion has polarised Africa’s most populous nation.
In a country where Christians are a minority, understanding how religious groups use traditional arts and music to convey their faith and identity is important to preserve their cultural legacy.
A scholar of constitutional law and American religious history explains how the abortion issue has been historically rooted in religious beliefs, giving a moral certainty that law cannot provide.
A Catholic theologian writes about why papal apologies can be meaningful, even when some may see them as mere words.
People stay up all night, telling stories and eating dried fruits, in addition to watermelon and pomegranate, to celebrate the sunrise soon after the longest night of the year.
Understanding what drives conflict, and tension, is the starting point for developing paths to peace.
Mary has acquired popularity among celebrities of late. A religion scholar writes about how for nearly 2,000 years, the mother of Jesus has been viewed as an exemplar by different Christian groups.
A controversial pastor is aiming to convert a town of 25,000 people as part of grand expansion plans. A scholar says the congregation’s influence is growing.
A religion scholar explains how evangelicalism in the US is not a monolith. It includes a a variety of churches, theologies and practices.
A spate of anti-clerical attacks has put a spotlight on the role of Christian leaders in South Sudan.
Amid controversy over US bishops’ plans to deny Communion to pro-abortion rights Catholics, a scholar of sacramental theology explains the importance of the ritual to members of the church.
A recent Title IX lawsuit alleges discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation at religious schools. Two scholars argue that this might be a pivotal moment.
The SBC is meeting amid divisions, controversy and dwindling numbers. But in pushing rhetoric over its theological mission, the denomination is tapping into a history of white supremacy.
Fox News viewers sway religious. A dive into who exactly is watching shows that it is a favorite among white evangelicals, Mormons and members of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Traumatic events can make people question assumptions about their lives, including their spiritual beliefs.
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Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Assistant Professor of Intellectual Heritage, Temple University
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Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Associate Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Senior lecturer, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor of Religion, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Visiting Lecturer, University of Roehampton
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Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Ferrum College
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Eastern Illinois University
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Professor of the History of Religion and Education, University of Worcester
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Professor of American Religious History, Vanderbilt University
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Professor of history, Queen's University Belfast
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Religion, Forced Migration, and Minority Rights Researcher, UCL
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Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology, Knox College
