religion
What leads people to believe in "chi" attacks and "no-touch" knockouts?
We all know somebody who avoids meat. These schools of thought suggest those people are onto something.
Objections to liberalism are often tied to traditions, morals, and cultural identity.
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Philosophy professor James Sterba revives a very old argument.
Establishing cultural rights to protect diverse groups may not be the answer.
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The key to happiness is being less optimistic and accepting a certain amount of unhappiness.
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Spoiler: Microbiomes in space!
Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.
Here's why scary stories were once an integral part of Christmas Eve festivities.
How an environmental theology class opened my eyes—and mind—to my biblical responsibility.
Scientists are expert observers. Because of this, they can help us develop a keener view of the world — the cosmos.
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We live in contradiction. How we confront that fact matters.
From the Aquinas viewpoint, it was both a human and divine process.
Being precise about our ideas doesn't just allow us to have better conversations, it's also an incisive way to learn.
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We should care about constitutional rights for all, says lawyer and religious freedom scholar Asma T. Uddin. If they are denied for some, history demonstrates how they may be at risk for us all.
A new book by constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel takes on Christian nationalism.
Researchers found that the hearts of Sufi devotees harmonized as one during a mystical practice. And this isn't the first study to show heart synchronization between people.
Witchcraft and pagan spiritualities are on the rise in the United States — especially within mainstream youth culture.
Some say Islam is not a religion. Here's why all faiths should contest that.
Duke University psychiatrist Harold Koenig describes how.
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Critics complain that Maslow's hierarchy of needs focuses too much on the West. Yet other cultures often have similar ideas about personal development.
How deep are America's cultural fault lines? Depends on which data you crunch.
Atheism doesn't offer much beyond non-belief, can secular humanism fill the gaps?
In March, Kentucky passed a law requiring all public schools to display the national motto.
Former evangelical pastor Joshua Harris has put himself in a difficult situation.