Religion is the enquiry into the beyond that marks the difference between the lives of human and animals. This is how Swami Vivekananda explained the essence of religion.

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 60, fans celebrate not just his stardom but his humanity. His words on raising his children beyond religious identity continue to reflect his belief in unity, compassion, and a ...

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Applying our ultimate belief systems lends a moral compass for public-sector leaders for how to show up and relate to others.

Forgiveness practices from different faiths can give us inspiration to confront pain, release our anger, and heal ourselves ...

Even with something as simple as praying and reading the Bible every day, it’s a challenge even to those who are determined and sincerely seeking God’s divine guidance.

The word 'ascetic,' rooted in ancient Greek for 'to train,' signifies severe self-denial for spiritual growth. It describes a ...

In the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to help define a new nation — even as his own life embodied the inequalities of enslavement.

Personal accounts from four superintendents about how their relationship to religion informs their leadership thinking and actions in public school communities.

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As the state stares at another potential coalition, religious mobilisation may not work in a political zone long dominated by ...