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If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, you might consider trying loving-kindness meditation, writes a scholar of mindfulness.
The Bible describes the two men meeting and sharing an instant connection.
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet the fabled Saraswati, is the most revered.
When doctors feel unable to provide the care they believe is best for their patients, they may experience what bioethicists call ‘moral distress.’
For years, the Supreme Court has been expanding the boundaries of government aid to religious schools. St. Isidore’s case pushes the debate into new territory.
The Catholic Church’s Holy Years have biblical roots, but have been evolving for nearly 1,000 years.
In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics.
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.
Though paranormal theories are at odds with modern science, adherents have often tried to prove their beliefs with sciencelike methods.
Many well-intentioned people still struggle to understand what exactly constitutes antisemitism and when anti-Israel rhetoric ‘crosses the line.’
When satire targets marginalized groups, it risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes rather than challenging them.
Russia’s emphasis on what it deems family values comes from the top, but some of the policies that most impact Russians are implemented by regional governments.
Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism.
Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain.
Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.
Martin Luther King Jr. popularized the term ‘beloved community’ and gave it his own meaning. But the still-cited phrase was coined decades before.
Cardinals play an important role, whether in serving as papal ambassadors or in shaping public opinion, and they have done so over the centuries.
Christians are diverse in terms of race, denomination, theology and other factors. Yet on average, some of their views are growing more similar, a scholar argues.
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
‘Gentleman’s Agreement,’ a novel by Laura Z. Hobson, was considered groundbreaking for its depiction of everyday prejudice.
A scholar of Tibetan Buddhism discusses how she challenges her students to rethink their preconceived notions of death, the afterlife and the concept of the ‘other.’
To stop a crime, it helps to understand who these criminals are and how they think.
Ethical and legal issues around death in the digital age are thorny enough dealing with social media accounts. AI puts the notion of a digital afterlife into overdrive.
Life is a gamble, anti-natalists say, and it’s unethical to force someone else to take the risk.