Tag: Religion and society
Why removing a distinct religious code for Native American military service...
Kerri J. Malloy, San José State University
When the Pentagon cut roughly 180 faiths from its religious affiliation codes,...
From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework...
Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee
Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today....
How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional...
Diana Dukhanova, College of the Holy Cross
One Saturday afternoon in May 2026, families gathered on Poklonnaya Gora, a...
From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state...
Steven K. Green, Willamette University
The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission released its report on June 26, 2026, on...
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton
On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required...
Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class
Jeremy David Engels, Penn State
“Namaste,” a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural...
For 2 centuries, Latter‑day Saints have revered religious freedom – but...
Benjamin Park, Sam Houston State University and Nicholas Shrum, University of Virginia
On July 5, 2026, the Church of...
‘Just war’ has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries –...
Valerie Morkevičius, Colgate University
Since the beginning of the Iran war, Pope Leo XIV has frequently called for peace,...
EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
