AI can function as a charismatic figure without standing on a stage, establishing a church or gathering disciples, writes a scholar of religion.
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Pope Leo is one of many popes to respond to technological change by drawing on a Catholic principle called ‘subsidiarity.’
Paintings of early Christian saints were designed to show worshippers what sacred authority looked like, using books, clothing and gestures as symbols.
AI is making its way into the courtroom, but it can never replicate the moral legitimacy of a human jury.
An anthropologist of religion shows how Coptic Christians navigate two competing realities: the narrative of Christian persecution abroad and the suspicion surrounding migrants in the contemporary US.
Young Latinos’ activism for immigrant rights ove the past few months has put a spotlight on their importance for the future of the Catholic Church.
Clergy sometimes place themselves in harm’s way for moral and religious reasons. A scholar of religious ethics explains when – and why.
Clergy demonstrating against ICE in Minneapolis have turned to classic ‘freedom songs’ – the music associated with protests ever since the Civil Rights Movement.
Drawn from tantric traditions, Kundalini points to spiritual practices that go beyond traditionally understood concepts of the masculine and feminine.
Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health benefits.
At times of economic anxiety, ‘traditional’ gender roles often resurge – part of the appeal for men looking for brides abroad.
A court decision allowing Israeli women to take the Chief Rabbinate’s exams is the latest sign of growing recognition for women’s religious learning within Orthodox Judaism.
Since appearing as a public shrine in 2001, the female death deity’s popularity has exploded and is a frequent sight in public ceremonies such as the Day of the Dead.
A 2012 change has seen scores of Tibetan Buddhist nuns achieve the highest degree in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. The implications go beyond just higher learning.
Strong religious beliefs often shape disapproval of abortion – in the abstract. But when young women are actually deciding whether to terminate a pregnancy, faith’s role is more complex.
Post 9/11, brown and sometimes Black Muslim characters were portrayed as ‘good’ only when aligned with US state power. Muslim filmmakers are trying to change that.
The religion gap between American men and women may be narrowing, a scholar explains – reflecting a seeming ‘God gap’ in US politics.
A growing international network of fitness-focused clubs for men is the newest iteration of the white supremacy movement.
A scholar who studies Spider-Man examines why the statement ‘with great power comes great responsibility’ resonates with viewers and inspires virtuous actions.
‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.
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Lecturer, Performing Arts Department, Faculty Affiliate, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
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Instructional Assistant Professor of Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Houston
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, California Polytechnic State University
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor of Religion, Middlebury College
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Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Coastal Carolina University
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, South Dakota State University
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Associate Professor of Art History, Rice University
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Collegiate Professor of Engineering, University of Notre Dame
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Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame
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Professor of Hispanic Ministry and Religious Education, Boston College
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton
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Professor of Religious Studies, Michigan State University
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Professor of Practice, Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Washington University in St. Louis