Do Clothes Make a Messiah?
Jesus' dress was simple—and probably scruffy. There's a reason that still matters.
Religion
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How Billy Graham Married Evangelism and Anthropology
"America's Pastor" left behind a complex legacy built on Christian worldviews and a deep sense of racial injustice. But, he wished for more.
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Islamic Law Is Alive and Well in the U.S.
Americans often react to the idea of Sharia with horror and repugnance. That isn’t warranted.
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The Death of a Hungry God
The electrocution of a wild elephant in a village in northeast India illustrates how these formidable beings are experienced as both animal and deity.
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Are Religious People More Moral?
Cultures around the world share the belief that atheists lack morality. The evidence, however, tells a different story.
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The Struggle to Protect a Tree at the Heart of Hopi Culture
In the American Southwest, the loss of juniper trees at the hands of mining and development could cost the Hopi a crucial part of their heritage.