In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why “world religions” is a category constructed by human choices—and why that matters for the communities that are left out.

There are spiritual symbols from all over the world that represent light, luck, and the universe as a whole. Here are 30 spiritual symbols and their unique meanings.

Workers can be barred from wearing religious garb, such as head scarves, in the offices of public administrations, a European Union court ruled on Tuesday, tapping into a charged debate in Europe ...

At the recently concluded Parliament of the World Religions in Chicago, a unique panel titled “Swastika Proclamation: Swastika is different from Hakenkreuz” explored the distinction between ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has introduced new rules banning the commercial use of symbols and logos related to countries, religions, and sects. This decision targets businesses that use ...

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) garnered a resounding response from delegates at the Parliament of World Religions (PoWR), held from August 14 to August 18 in the City of Chicago, IL.

Pope Leo’s answer, we must believe, would be that we each exist as the precious creation of a loving God, born into a world of suffering and sin that is not our true home, and that we are each ...

Some of these religions may seem unconventional compared to the ones we’re used to. Religion has been a part of human history for thousands of years, but not all religions are ancient. Some have ...

Virginia has passed a new law. This law criminalizes the display of Nazi symbols. It also protects the religious symbol of Swastika. The Coalition of ...

In my life I have loved world religions like some people love jigsaw puzzles. When I look at the history of religion, I see people trying to make meaningful maps for living out of the broken ...

The service began with a procession of HDS’s 140 graduates, led by colorful ribbons and a banner decorated with the symbols of world religions.