This report reveals how the Islamic Republic of Iran has orchestrated an array of regime front groups to subvert and rig the United Nations’ first ...

When Buddha became a monk, he also shaved his head and gave away his hair. It was collected by Sakra, king of the gods. Later, he gave a tuft of his hair to merchants, Tapussa and Bhallika of ...

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 ...

Other factors driving religious change This report focuses on religious switching. But switching is far from the only factor driving changes in the size of religious groups around the world. Other ...

From rabbis to priests to imams—each major religion has its own spiritual leaders and traditions. This breakdown explains who leads Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, what their roles are, and ...

Which social media giants dominate the landscape? An infographic (below) from Visual Capitalist explores the biggest social networks, as measured by monthly active users (MAUs). The piece visualizes ...

In Africa, traditional religions emphasize the power of nature and spirits, with shamans and spiritual leaders playing important roles in healing and guidance. In Native American and Indigenous ...

In 2023, the prize money for the Club World Cup was a modest $16 million. However, for the 2025 edition, this amount has soared to a staggering $1 billion, making the tournament one of the most ...

Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com Students who graduated in the last 25 years from Modesto high schools most likely took a world religions class as freshmen. That requirement ends with this school year.

Course Offerings Curriculum Education REL-110 World Religions This course introduces the world's major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and ...

Religions that expect a process of long, slow, gradual change and/or cycles of rebirth can make some people feel more unperturbed by world problems. Feeling there is near-infinite time for things ...