Tag: Religion and society

Several US universities now recognize caste as part of non-discrimination policies

Many Indian Americans will be celebrating the festival of Diwali this week. A scholar explains what this festival of lights means – especially in chaotic times

20th anniversary –  9/11

Wriggling out of paying taxes may be legal, but is it right? Aristotle, Immanuel Kant – and others – have their say

Traumatic events can make people question assumptions about their lives, including their spiritual beliefs

  From the oath-taking on the Bible during the presidential swearing-in ceremony to the ‘awe’ and ‘restraint’ of the early Christian world, the meaning of ‘religion’ has gone

  Hindu philosophy believes the soul to be immortal. Death is considered to be the end of only physical incarnation, as the soul continues its journey of multiple

A theologian argues, based on the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, that a political institution has its limits when it comes to being called ‘sacred’

  The pandemic and political turmoil have left many people feeling anxious, angry and despairing. Being open to joy might bring some respite

  The high cost of pharmaceuticals often means only the richest patients get lifesaving medicines. As coronavirus drugs emerge, it will require hard, creative work to ensure they’re

  By Matthew MacKenzie

Goddesses have traditionally protected against sickness and cured the ill, according to Hindu belief. More recently they have been coopted to combat AIDS and traffic deaths