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The Russian Orthodox Church honors Peter and Fevronia on July 8 each year. Wikimedia Commons

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How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies

Staff Writer - July 6, 2026

The founding generation: James Madison, left, and Thomas Jefferson, both proponents of the separation of church and state. Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

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From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots

Texas’ new list of required readings for public schools, which includes biblical stories and excerpts, will begin to take effect in 2030. AP Photo/David Goldman

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Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate

Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have called for a fast on July 5, 2026, to give thanks for religious liberty. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

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For 2 centuries, Latter‑day Saints have revered religious freedom – but their definition is evolving

When you experience something that can’t easily be explained, do you think of the supernatural? Zeferli/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

Deportation of Jews in Bielefeld, Germany, on Dec. 13, 1941. Courtesy City Archive Bielefeld, CC BY-SA

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Newly discovered photos of Nazi deportations show Jewish victims as they...

Staff Writer - January 25, 2025

These values seem due more to shared intuitions than local customs or social practices. arturbo/E+ via Getty Images

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An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of...

Staff Writer - January 11, 2025

In 2024, the beloved special is streaming on Apple TV+. Apple TV+

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Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ almost didn’t air − and why...

Staff Writer - December 13, 2024

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

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Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter

Staff Writer - December 12, 2024

Buddha statues in Sarnath, India, where he attained enlightenment. Alexander Reshnya/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps...

Staff Writer - December 1, 2024

Visions of hell have varied in books and movies throughout the years. wera Rodsawang/Moment via Getty Images

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Students go to hell and back in this course that looks...

Staff Writer - November 26, 2024

In Mexico City, parades on Day of the Dead feature people in colorful costumes. FG Trade Latin/Collection E+ via Getty Images

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Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European...

Staff Writer - October 27, 2024

Hank Greenberg hit 331 home runs with a batting average of .313 during his career. Sporting News via Getty Images

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Up against Hank Greenberg, baseball’s first Jewish superstar, antisemitism struck out

Staff Writer - October 6, 2024

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The ‘Three Pure Ones,’ the deities considered the most pure representation of the Dao. Unknown author via Wikimedia Commons

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From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework...

Staff Writer - July 6, 2026

Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today....

Life went on in the late 18th century, regardless of your everyday ailments. Archive Photos/Getty Images

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776?...

July 2, 2026

People are often concerned about environmental risks lurking near their homes. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...

July 1, 2026

Leaving the pyrotechnics to the professionals is safer and more spectacular. YinYang/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires

June 30, 2026

Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher in Caracas following an earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not...

June 27, 2026