Opinion: From soccer jerseys to Sunday worship — why we shouldn’t resent the traditions our parents gave us

Passing down values isn’t brainwashing; it’s a natural act of parental love. Even if children choose a different path, they ...
VietNamNet

Commune-level departments may expand to improve governance

Many localities are calling for more specialized departments at the commune level, arguing that the current structure is ...
The Forward

How a 198-year-old New Orleans synagogue became one of America’s fastest-growing Jewish communities

A Reform synagogue on the Mardi Gras route — with no dues and fluid denominational lines — is a catalyst for Jewish life ...

From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework for understanding the world not as broken but as naturally seeking balance

Daoism approaches the world not from the perspective that the world is broken or needs to be saved, but rather that it is ...

The internet made witchcraft mainstream. Now occult shops are going local

Metaphysical shops are translating online curiosity about crystals, tarot, and witchcraft into local commerce, classes, and ...
Religion Unplugged

‘Modeling Religious Pluralism’ Puts Forth An Ambitious And Timely Collection

At a time when religious differences are frequently portrayed as sources of division, this new book provides a thoughtful and ...

Faith 250 to bring people, leaders of diverse faiths together for dialogue

People and religious leaders in Northeast Pennsylvania of different backgrounds and traditions will come together to discuss some of the country’s monumental documents. The first gathering of Faith ...