Tag: Islam
Freddie Mercury’s family faith: The ancient religion of Zoroastrianism
Vasudha Narayanan, University of Florida
In the Freddie Mercury biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” there’s a scene in which a family member scolds Mercury.
“So now the family...
What is behind the turkey pardoning ritual?
Tobin Miller Shearer, The University of Montana
President Donald Trump presided over presidential turkey pardoning, a ritual that has been in place since 1989, when...
Three things we can learn from contemporary Muslim women’s fashion
Liz Bucar, Northeastern University
Major art museums have realized there is much to learn from clothing that is both religiously coded and fashion forward.
Earlier this...
How an ancient Islamic holiday became uniquely Caribbean
Ken Chitwood, University of Florida
A throng of Trinidadians line up along the streets of St. James and Cedros to admire the vibrant floats with...
Why religions of the world condemn suicide
Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross
The recent suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and writer Anthony Bourdain have reminded all...
What are halal foods?
Myriam Renaud, University of Chicago
During the month of Ramadan, for 30 days, Muslims who choose to fast will neither eat nor drink during daylight...
Who are the Baha’is and why are they so persecuted?
Zackery M. Heern, Idaho State University
The Baha'is are among the most persecuted religious minorities in the world.
In Iran, where the religion was founded, universities...
Who are the Sufis and why does IS see them as...
Peter Gottschalk, Wesleyan University
Over 200 people were killed and many more injured in an attack on a Sufi mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai region...
EXPLORING NATURE
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a...
Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago
There’s a well-worn debate in U.S. politics that goes something like this: Would...
