Religion is a complex system of beliefs, rituals, and practices centered around spiritual elements and moral codes, which often aim to explain the meaning of life, the universe, and everything within it. Most religions involve worship or reverence of one or more deities, but there are also non-theistic religions that focus on philosophical or natural laws. Religion profoundly influences culture, social structures, and personal lives, providing community and a sense of identity for its followers. It can manifest in various forms, including organized religions with formal institutions, such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, as well as more personal or localized spiritual practices. Across history, religion has played a significant role in shaping laws, education, art, and politics, and continues to be a pivotal, often contentious, part of human society.
Research from the University of Cambridge indicates that during the COVID-19 lockdowns, individuals with religious faith in the UK and US experienced less unhappiness and…
Between the 6th and 10th centuries AD, northwestern India underwent a major cultural shift from Buddhism to Hinduism, soon followed by Muslim invasions, with little…
A study conducted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili and the Max Planck Institute has revealed the diet, lifestyle, and causes of death of medieval…
It is an important piece of the jigsaw puzzle in New Testament history and one of the oldest textual witnesses of the Gospels: a small…
A recent study, which involved Konstanz economist Guido Schwerdt, has found that longer daily fasting periods during Ramadan have a beneficial impact on the academic…
Studies link gut microbe diversity in Buddhist monks to reduced risk of anxiety, depression, and heart disease. A small comparative study recently published in the…
A study suggests that engaging in moral practices may counteract the association between high stress levels and depression. According to a study recently published in…
A survey of 5,500 Brazilian and Italian school students aged 14-16 pointed to nationality, social perceptions of science, and household income as more influential than…
An audit has found that the future of rural churches depends on their value to the wider community as assets. According to an audit conducted…
A new study links stronger religious beliefs to high levels of sexual satisfaction. According to recent research, higher levels of sexual satisfaction are associated with…
Spirituality is associated with improved health outcomes and patient care. According to a study conducted by experts from Harvard School Of Public Health and Brigham…
Communities with more religious congregations have fewer mass public shootings, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. “Culturally speaking, America…
Ancient Judeans commonly ate non-kosher fish surrounding the time that such food was prohibited in the Bible, suggests a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Tel…
No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals. More physicians and pharmacists are advocating for patients to be made…
A Roman church has since the sixth century AD held relics, believed to be the remains of two apostles. Now, they have undergone scientific analysis,…
Spiritualist mediums might be more prone to immersive mental activities and unusual auditory experiences early in life, according to new research. This might explain why…
Individuals who can unconsciously predict complex patterns, an ability called implicit pattern learning, are likely to hold stronger beliefs that there is a god who…
Released on the 800th anniversary of the creation of Saint Thomas Becket’s shrine, stunning CGI reconstruction uses new evidence to show how it would have…