The Diversity of Early Christianity
From the beginning, early Christians struggled to define for themselves the identity of Jesus and the meaning of his message.
10 facts about religion in America
It’s a fascinating time for conversations about faith in the United States.
Everything You Need to Know About Buddhism in Thailand
From spirit houses to temples and more, it is apparent how important the national religion, Theravada Buddhism, is to the Thai people. The religion in many ways affects the everyday life of both Thais and tourists. To better understand the people and what they believe, here is everything you need to know about Buddhism in Thailand.
Millennia of Religious Diversity
Many traditions of belief and ceremonial life correspond to shared language families and common geographic areas. However, with more than 200 distinctive languages native to the landmass that is now the United States and a wide diversity of religious beliefs and practices, one cannot speak of a single Native American religion.
Important Symbols of Faith & Hope with Meanings
In this article, we’ll explore some of the most important symbols of faith and hope in history.
Roman Religion: Beliefs, Practices, And Institutions
The early Romans, like other Italians, worshiped not only purely functional and local forces but also certain high gods.
Balancing act: religious accommodations vs. diversity goals
When does an employer’s attempt to control religious expression become discriminatory? And how does a company reconcile its efforts to promote workplace diversity with an employee’s right to push back against “diversity” he opposes?
10 new findings about faith among Black Americans
While previous research has highlighted the ways in which the faith of Black adults differs from that of other U.S. racial groups, a new Pew Research Center report takes a closer look at the religious diversity among Black Americans.
Khordad Sal
This festival is considered one of the most important in the Zoroastrian calendar. Zoroastrians gather in Fire temples for prayers and then celebrate with feasting.
Jewish Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an Achaemenid Persian Empire official who was planning to kill all the Jews, as recounted in the Book of Esther.
Religious Facts You Need to Know
These religion facts will expose you to the different truths people believe in. Get to know their deities, values, and unique perspectives on life and death through these facts.
What is the call to prayer?
The call to prayer (adhan) is delivered five times a day by a muadhan to remind Muslims to come to mandatory prayer and leave worldly matters behind.
My Boss Makes Jokes About My Religion. What Should I Do?
What can you do when workplace joking crosses the line?
Survey Finds Increasing Religious Diversity in Iran Despite Persecution
According to a recent poll conducted by a European research organization, the Iranian regime’s policy of discrimination and, in some cases, persecution of non-Shia Muslim groups may be having the effect of driving Iranians to other religions.
Change Comes Slowly for Religious Diversity in India
Religion is taken far more seriously in India than it often is in the West and by virtually the entire population.
7 key takeaways about religion in Latin America
A new Pew Research Center survey of 18 Latin American countries and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico asked people from Mexico to Argentina about their religious affiliation, beliefs and practices. The survey also explored Latin Americans’ views on a wide variety of topics, including support for same-sex marriage and legal abortion, the morality of divorce and how best to aid the poor.
Amish Origin, Beliefs, and Lifestyle
History in Europe, Migration to U.S., and the Amish Lifestyle
What Is Ash Wednesday? Why Christians Celebrate It
Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. In 2021, Ash Wednesday falls on February 17. Ash Wednesday focuses the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession.
The power of religious diversity in the workplace
While corporate America has embraced diversity for decades, many are only now seeking to build religiously inclusive environments