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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A central theme of the High Holidays – and Judaism itself – is that to do right by God, people must first do right by each other.
A political philosopher explains the ethical arguments in favor of free movement.
Italian immigrants used to be accused of clinging too tightly to the Old World. Today, millions gather in Little Italy to celebrate the food, faith and traditions they brought with them.
For farmers breaking away from conventional agriculture, the Kentucky farmer-poet was a powerful example of someone who combined faith with a commitment to the environment.
Most people on GLP-1 drugs can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious observances, but they may need to plan ahead, take certain precautions or be ready to call it quits if they feel ill.
While meditation has been shown to have health benefits, it may not always be the right practice for all people.
Zionism’s definition may seem simple, but it’s been debated for more than a century. In reality, there are multiple ‘Zionisms,’ not just one.
‘The Bible Belt’ has been used for a century to describe religion and politics in the South. But it captured just some of life in the region then – and doesn’t capture what’s going on today.
Huachuma, the Andean cactus better known as San Pedro, contains mescaline, a psychoactive compound that alters perception and mood.
Berry’s belief that humans have a responsibility to care for God’s creation traces back to the Book of Genesis. So does an opposing argument for environmental exploitation.
Hindus know it as the dwelling place of Shiva, Tibetan Buddhists as the abode of Demchog, and Jains as the site where Rishabhanatha, their first spiritual teacher, achieved liberation.
Many Americans associate Yiddish strictly with Eastern Europe. But its horizons are much broader than that, especially amid today’s revival.
After 9/11, suspicion of Islam hardened into an assumption in Texas that Muslim identity itself signals danger, writes a scholar of constitutional law.
The legendary singer took on a saint-like aura for some fans.
The Grand Mosque of Paris has stood for a century as a memorial to Muslim soldiers and a nuanced symbol of French colonialism.
To understand what religion looks like in 21st-century America, researchers may need to ask different questions.
Thai Buddhism involves daily rituals and collective acts of worship, unlike the individual-focused emphasis on meditation often found in Western Buddhist communities.
Two political scientists explain why Christian nationalist beliefs endure.
More than 100 Black churches across the South were targeted from the 1950s-70s. Another wave of violence followed in the ‘90s – and there have been attacks in recent years, too.
A scholar of India explores how two 19th-century memoirs portray a land where different religious identities coexist.
His achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.
A false rumor started in the early 20th century that the Japanese emperor would convert to Islam. It helped Japan build alliances with Muslims across Asia.
Extreme inequality is commonplace, so why do people accept it?
American churches could not rely on the state for financial support. Private philanthropy helped them survive – and shaped the country’s religious diversity today.