In reading Karen Armstrong’s definitive history of the origins of the world’s major religions, The Great Transformation, it is clear that they all began during a time of upset and turmoil, violence ...

In the early years of the twenty-first century, religion seemed to be on the rise. The collapse of both communism and the Soviet Union had left an ideological vacuum that was being filled by Orthodox ...

What can religion do for global systemic challenges? Examples of such challenges might include: climate change, fair economic growth, fight against diseases, food security, gender parity, global ...

A chronological guide to the 15 oldest religions in the world, from animism to Islam. The post The 15 Oldest Religions in the ...

Across the 21 countries where we asked this question, the role of religion in national identity varies widely by country. Majorities in 12 countries – most of which are high-income – say being part of ...

Religion remains one of humanity’s most complex and widely discussed topics, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. From casual conversations to heated debates on social media, religious ...

Members of the Rabari ethnic group in Rajasthan, India. (Tuul and Bruno Morandi/Getty Images) Our households – who lives with us, how we are related to them and what role we play in that shared space ...