Medieval people held vivid beliefs in supernatural creatures, including elves, fairies, and revenants. These beings shaped medieval society's understanding of miracles, abductions, and unexplained phenomena. By exploring the supernatural beliefs of medieval times, this article reveals how Christian theology, folklore, and myth intertwined, creating a fascinating tapestry of beings and events once considered real, though now often relegated to legend.

How have movements like Christian Nationalism and the Prosperity Gospel deviated from Jesus’ actual teachings? This article explores how these modern movements distort the radical love, humility, and service at the core of the four Gospels. Learn how their focus on wealth, power, and exclusion has strayed from Jesus' essential messages and why it’s vital for Christians to return to the heart of His teachings.

 Religious freedom in America has been a cornerstone of democracy, but Christian nationalism challenges this principle today. From the 19th-century figure Ezra Stiles Ely to current political debates, America’s history shows how intertwined religion and politics can be. This article explores the lessons from the past and how religious freedom remains key to preserving American democracy.

This article explores the rich traditions of ancestral healing and magic from Southern Italy. It highlights how these practices have survived through cultural shifts and adaptations, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of folk medicine, witchcraft, and the ongoing efforts to reclaim and honor these age-old traditions within the traditional Catholic religion.

This article unpacks "The Myth of Normal" and explores how the mindset of patriarchy and separation disconnects us from spiritual practice and well-being. By examining the societal norms that fuel alienation, author Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, reveals how cultivating a spiritual practice is key to healing and overcoming suffering. Learn how to nurture your inner resources and foster interconnectedness in a world shaped by patriarchal values.

This article delves into Buddhism’s profound teachings on the nature of reality and illusion. Join us on a journey to uncover how life’s illusions contribute to suffering and how Buddhist practice offers a pathway to experiencing reality and enlightenment.

Soccer and religion, though seemingly worlds apart, share striking similarities. From ritualistic behavior to the deep emotional connections they foster, both soccer and religion create a sense of unity among participants. This article explores how the collective effervescence experienced in soccer mirrors religious experiences, shedding light on the surprising ways these two realms intersect. Discover the fascinating connections between soccer and spirituality that shape both players and fans alike.

Discover how churches are addressing the housing crisis by repurposing their land for affordable housing. Learn about innovative projects and their impact on communities.

Old and new spiritual practices can deepen your relationship with a higher power. Learn the PPP method and the Hitbodedut to find guidance and enhance your daily life.

Always I felt called to follow a spiritual path. In fact, I recall my first husband saying, “You act like you are on a mission from God.” I thought, Of course. So are you. You just don’t recognize it.

Little did I know how much would be packed into the decade of the sixties or how deeply my life would be impacted by the transformational seeds that were being planted in an entire generation. 

Responding as “none” or “unaffiliated” on religious surveys, people increasingly identify as humanists, atheists, agnostics, or simply spiritual. If current trends continue, by 2070 Christianity may no longer be the dominant expression of American religion.

In life, we often have hope, optimism, and faith. While these three are closely linked, each has its own shade of meaning and influence.

On March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by parading in green hats, sporting images of shamrocks and leprechauns.

In 1997, my students and I traveled to Croagh Patrick, a mountain in County Mayo, as part of a study abroad program course on Irish literature I was teaching for the University of Dayton.

Before his near-death experience in 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander—who taught and performed neurosurgery at the Harvard Medical School—concurred with most of his fellow scientists by assum­ing that the brain produces consciousness. But after a close brush with death following a week-long coma...

It is by looking at our ancient past that we can identify our deep connections to cats and our eventual attachment of spiritual characteristics to them.

It’s 2024 and the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac ? associated with good fortune, wisdom and success

Many may take to the newest diet plan or sign up for a health club membership, but it is worth taking some time to consider what actually constitutes a healthy, happy body.

The Book of Kells is a late-eighth century illustrated copy of the four gospels of the New Testament, traditionally associated with the affiliated monasteries of Iona in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and Kells in County Meath, Ireland.

The prevailing belief in free will, deeply embedded in our psyche, convinces us that we are the architects of our decisions and, consequently, bearers of the outcomes.

We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this come from?

Yule will be celebrated by Wiccans and many other Pagans in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice.