How Philadelphia’s Black churches overcame disease, depression and civil strife
A history of how African American congregations in Philadelphia weathered crises over 200 years.
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Behind the Latter‑day Saint church’s vast wealth are two centuries of financial hits and misses
Joseph Smith encouraged early Latter-day Saints to pool their resources. Two centuries later, one of the results is an investment portfolio estimated at $100 billion.
How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.
The ‘Courage Tour’ is attempting to get Christians to vote for Trump − and focused on defeating ‘demons’
The ‘Courage Tour,’ a religio-political rally, is going around battleground states. It is focused on defeating Democrats, but also on defeating ‘demonic forces.’
‘Let us adore and drink!’ A brief history of wine and religion
In a letter to the Abbe Morellet in 1779, Benjamin Franklin mused that the strategic location of the elbow is proof that God desires us to drink wine. After all, had God placed the elbow lower on the arm…
Traditional knowledge helps Indigenous people adapt to climate crisis, research shows
Traditional ecological knowledge of Indigenous peoples offers ways to adapt to climate impacts.
How Beyoncé pregnancy pics challenge racist, religious and sexual stereotypes
How to challenge centuries of bigotry with a single image – and bump Trump off the front pages.
Pilgrims, or posers? How medieval satire exposed people who lied about their travels to Rome and the Holy Land
Many people exaggerate their experiences of travel and pilgrimage, but such fabrications date back to the Middle Ages.
What Islamic hygienic practices can teach when coronavirus is spreading
Islamic law requires Muslims to ritually clean their body before praying. This guidance has particular relevance at a time when hand-washing is important to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
What is Pentecostal Christianity?
Pentecostals agree on the importance of the Holy Spirit – but not necessarily on what it empowers them to do.
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