Forum 18, a site based in Norway, is one of the few media outlets specializing in coverage of religious freedom.

The story of South Asian religious life begins with the river Indus and its tributaries. The Indus was the center of the earliest complex urban culture of which we have evidence in the region, the ...

THE MOTHER OF MERCY To enter into fruitful religious dialogue with Buddhism, experts in Asian theology advise to highlight mercy and passion. These two themes are representative of Buddhist doctrine.

He is the author of several books and articles including Religions of the Silk Road, Mughal India and Central Asia, and Conversations with Emperor Jahangir. In addition to his expertise on religious ...

Across 36 countries, most people say religion helps society and encourages tolerance. They're more divided on whether it ...

Burma is a long-forgotten battleground for religious freedom and human rights in Asia, and its turmoil is part of a broader struggle in the region.

Nearly a quarter of the world’s people live in the geographic area known as South Asia, making it one of the most densely-populated places on the planet. Representing a multiplicity of religions, ...

At least five devotees died and 40 others were injured Tuesday after a wooden platform collapsed during a religious gathering ...