As in other societies in the ancient world, it was well understood that the Jewish people would always have the poor with them (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11). The rich would be found mostly among the ...

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Perhaps it’s never been possible to have agreement on the definition of a faith tradition; ideas about what it means to follow a religion have always been fluid and contentious. I read a ...

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Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

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The government has been asked to decide if a Brisbane cemetery can go ahead with plans for its most impressive upgrade in two ...

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of ...

Americans turn to their leaders for solace in times of mourning. Donald Trump has used national tragedies to make political points or demean critics.