The monarch is the head of the Church of England but as Britain has become more diverse so has the approach to religion in jubilees.
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A professor of religion and science explains different views on immortality, from the religious perspective of President Jimmy Carter to the scientific, secular take of Carl Sagan.
Lesser-known gods are featured in the Marvel series, which has pleased experts and fans alike.
From talk of a ‘poisonous doctrine’ to mistaken beliefs that he hailed from Africa, Western thinkers got Buddhism wrong for a long time.
Statistics on religious affiliation in Africa are often questionable - partly because of religion’s link to ethnicity and politics.
Easter and Passover begin on the same weekend this year. This is an opportunity to revisit misconceptions about Jesus’s ministry and to address anti-Jewish uses of Christian scripture.
Why is a medieval Tibetan text about death so enduringly popular?
The only UK museum dedicated to the dialogue between art and religion, St Mungo’s serves a vital function in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.
Religion plays an important role in expansive views of Russian nationhood. But faith has played a role in Ukrainian nationalism, too.
Mei’s family run a temple to their ancestors in Toronto, depicting a rich and important tradition in Chinese culture.
To many Ukrainians, Jesus’ mother has a special relationship with their country.
Olga of Kyiv is today recognised as one of Eastern Orthodoxy’s greatest saints – and her bloodthirsty tale is one of defiance and vengeance, and worth remembering today.
It is not uncommon for people to believe that the cause of their illnesses is a result of curses or punishment from a deity or witchcraft.
Two researchers collected data from Muslim women in 34 countries on their views on wearing sports hijab. Here is what they found.
Scott Morrison has said he is “devastated” by failing to deliver the religious discrimination legislation but declared he would rather lay down the attempt than see the protections compromised.
St. Bernadette’s visions of the Virgin Mary in the 19th century inspired the pilgrimage site millions of Catholics flock to each year.
The practice of excluding LGBT+ people from religious spaces has a long, winding history. New research sheds light on the experiences of two dozen people here in Australia.
With mantras, a mysterious founder and promises of societal salvation, there are echoes of religious traditions in the cryptocurrency.
During pilgrimage walks, people often observe and appreciate simple things more keenly, feel the spiritual connection with their surroundings and gain new, enriching life perspectives.
Three female academics discuss how women are forging new pathways in faith leadership throughout religions that traditionally have been patriarchal.
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Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
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