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Learn about the cultural and historical significance of the Laughing Buddha and his transformation over time.

Delve into the religious heritage of the Olympic Games and the symbolism of religious tattoos in contemporary sports culture.

Read about the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage: its spiritual significance, global diversity, and challenges, including the tragic heat wave deaths.

Delve into the rich history and traditions of flag day and the pledge of allegiance and their roles in American history.

The United Methodist Church’s General Conference began Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, and goes through May 4. Many believe this conference will finalize the UMC's final decision on whether to expand or limit LGBTQ+ rights within the whole denomination, not just on a church-by-church basis.

In a world where what and how people think is already under siege thanks to the algorithms of social media, we risk putting ourselves in an even more perilous position if we allow AI to reach a level of sophistication where it can make all kinds of decisions on our behalf.

Martin Scorsese stands in a long line of Catholic American filmmakers, stretching back to the 1930s and 1940s. At a time when Catholicism still seemed foreign to many Americans, those directors helped normalize the faith, making it seem like part of a shared American story.