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From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots

The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission released its report on June 26, 2026, on the state of religious freedom in the United States, declaring it to be under attack.

The Conversation

On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more

On This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relations. From the Continental Congress advancing American independence and the signing of the Civil Rights Act to Amelia Earhart's disappearance, the Simla Agreement and the opening of the first Walmart, the…

The Economic Times

500 years ago, the first New Testament in English was published – and stirred up a hornet’s nest

In 1526, books appeared in England that no one had seen before: printed New Testaments in the English language. The public snapped them up. For the first time, people read now-common phrases such as “the powers that be” and “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” But religious…

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Love, grace and world peace: how an African saint has shaped Pope Leo’s worldview

Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers was an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop was also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a…

The Conversation

‘If Martin Luther hadn’t been a musician, the course of music history might have been very different’

The German cleric who sparked the Reformation - and profoundly changed Europe – saw music as a divine gift. He almost certainly didn’t say ‘Why should the devil have all the best tunes?’, but he should have.

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12 Religious Leaders Who Completely Changed the World

Faith possesses the power to move mountains, but it also constructs civilizations and dismantles empires. Throughout human history, select figures have achieved far more than simple preaching. They fundamentally altered the very way humanity thinks, lives, and interacts. Their influence extends well beyond the walls of places of worship. In…

Budget and the Bees

I left consulting to begin teaching at Dartmouth right before the release of ChatGPT. Disruption is always messy—and there's always a twist

Over the last three years, I've been experimenting through a course called “AI and Consultative Decision Making.” I alsowrote the book "Epic Disruptions."

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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Voices: Is it time to give up on the NHS, our national religion?

COMMENT: The former health secretary Sajid Javid says we should charge £20 for GP appointments and replace the health service with a Dutch-style social insurance system – just as Wes Streeting warns the doctors that they are paving the way for Nigel Farage to do just that, writes John Rentoul

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Berliners are rediscovering their faith outdoors through local pilgrimages

Around Berlin, Christian pilgrimage walks led by various organizations are open to locals and visitors nearly every week

The Independent UK

What will the Antichrist look like? According to Western thought, an authoritarian king – or the pope

The US presidency and the papacy came together on May 3 when Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photograph of himself dressed as the pope to Truth Social. The image was then shared by the White House’s accounts.

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500 years ago, German peasants revolted – but their faith that the Protestant Reformation stood for freedom was dashed by Martin Luther and the nobility

Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of peasants roamed the German countryside seeking recruits. It was the start of the German Peasants’ War, the largest uprising in Europe before the French Revolution. The peasants’ goal was to overturn serfdom and create a fairer society grounded on…

The Conversation

Trolling feels like a new phenomenon. But it existed long before the internet

Trolling on the internet looks and feels like a new phenomenon. Abuse can rain down on a target instantly and from everywhere, in quantities never before seen. But as David Rudrum’s engaging book on the history of trolling shows, the desire to hurt or distract another with words goes back…

The Conversation

'Huge fortune' from the 1600s, including gold and silver coins, found in German church where Martin Luther preached

Four bags of money hidden around 1640 and worth "much more than a craftsman could earn in a year" have been found inside a statue at a Gothic church in Germany.

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Why do we have Christmas trees? Plus, the origins behind other Christmas traditions

Ever wondered why we eat mince pies and turkey at Christmas? And give each other gifts?

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Kang Youwei: the revolutionary thinker behind modern China’s transformation

Kang Youwei (1858–1927) has had a profound influence on modern-day China. He imagined a future society in which war had ended and nation-states had disappeared, to be replaced by a single socialist and democratic world state. His work popularised the idea of historical progress in China, inspired the founder of…

The Guardian - UK

‘Imagine if a 60-year-old broke Usain Bolt’s record’: the story behind the Enhanced Games, the Olympics where everyone dopes

It’s got billionaires, world champions and director Ridley Scott’s company on board. But would an athletics competition where taking drugs is encouraged put the honesty back in sport – or cause rifts, risks and addictions?

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Donald Trump's delusions — and ours

How religious "freedom" has been twisted into an all-out attack on critical thinking and the rule of law

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Yes, praying and posing can bring joy – but true spirituality demands something more of us

I don’t want to be ‘McMindful’ but rather extend myself beyond my ‘self’ and contribute to the wellness of all beings

The Guardian - UK

Readers’ favourite trips in Germany: ‘We wandered every cobbled street and climbed every gothic tower’

From the Baltic to Bavaria, via Berlin, our tipsters enjoy epic scenery and architecture, culture and steins of fabulous German beer

The Guardian - US

Inside the world of hidden Renaissance portraits: ‘It’s very playful’

A new exhibition at the Met looks at the practice of hiding portraits attached to other portraits and the many reasons artists chose to be secretive with their work

The Guardian - UK

Magus: The Art of Magic from Faustus to Agrippa by Anthony Grafton review – their dark materials

This fascinating and richly detailed study of the evolution of magic in the 15th and 16th centuries reveals that accusations of witchcraft rarely stuck to learned men

The Conversation

Looking for your 'calling'? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work

As a professor, I’m fortunate to teach a course called World Religions for Healthcare Professionals that prepares students for the spiritual and ethical issues they may encounter in their careers. But the class often boils down to life’s big questions: What makes life worth living, and how should we live?…

The Guardian - UK

At long last, some recognition of the pain after childbirth. Why is women’s suffering so ignored?

Research shows opioid painkillers are unlikely to harm breastfed babies – but history shows how often women have had to sacrifice their own health, says historian Agnes Arnold-Foster

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