Religion
When Allah sits at the negotiation table: How to negotiate with Hamas - opinion
When Allah sits at the negotiation table, the cards matter, but interpretation matters more. In faith shaped talks, Western negotiators cannot ignore the religious logic guiding the other side.
Indonesia mosque blast suspect inspired by neo-Nazi figures, white supremacist ideology
Faith and sacrifice: The story of Itay Chen's return - opinion
The Torah between Abraham and Herzl: Israel’s call to moral leadership - opinion
Kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity
The community fridge offers free and fresh food that anyone can take anonymously.
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old winepress, Canaanite folk worship evidence near Tel Megiddo
Discoveries near Tel Megiddo offer insight into ancient Canaanite life and urbanization. Finds include a 5,000-year-old winepress and ritual offerings positioned in sight of the city's main temple.
No atheists in a foxhole: How Israelis embraced faith after October 7, 2023 - opinion
Even ardent atheists pray to be saved from the butchery and brutality of war.
Gov't proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’
A new bill has been proposed to give the rabbinate new powers to investigate the 'Jewish status' of any Israeli citizen.
Pope Leo canonizes former Satanic priest Bartolo Longo as one of seven new saints
In front of an estimated 70,000 people, Leo canonized Bartolo Longo, who had once been an occultist priest but later denounced Satan and embraced Christianity.
Caring as a Christian: Standing in solidarity and obedience - opinion
Though it may feel as though we are wandering in our own desert, we cling to the promises and steadfastness of God.
Tehran opens Virgin Mary metro station amid scrutiny over Iran's Christian rights
Iran opens a metro station named after the Virgin Mary, calling it a gesture of coexistence, while critics cite ongoing discrimination against minorities.
Sweden identifies suspect in Quran-burner murder case linked to 'foreign power'
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in January, referring to the killing, that "there is obviously a risk that there is a connection to a foreign power."
Psalms in tunnels: How scripture steadied Israel’s hostages
As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.
Sukkot and the canopy of peace - opinion
Sukkot reminds us that the sukkah stands only because each beam supports the others.
Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion
Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.
