Hobby Lobby’s Antiquities Trouble
The president of the arts and crafts company purchased thousands of antiquities from Iraq for his family’s museum—but he could have met his goals without running afoul of the Department of Justice.
Religion
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God or Geology? The Genesis of Ram’s Bridge
Secular and religious Indians are butting heads over the origin of an important limestone shoal that connects India and Sri Lanka.
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What Religious Beliefs Reveal About Post-Truth Politics
It’s not always what people believe, or why, that matters. Sometimes, the social relations surrounding those beliefs are what shape reality.
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Eating People Is Wrong—But It’s Also Widespread and Sacred
Can transcendence be attained by embracing the strongest taboo of all?
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Do Dreams Give Voice to the Divine?
An anthropologist immerses herself in Islamic dream culture to understand how the divine plays a role in everyday lives.
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Wrestling With the Culture of Drug Testing in Sports
The clash of Senegalese wrestling with international anti-doping regulations highlights the cultural biases built into modern athletics.