You might think palliative care helps everyone equally. But a close look at research shows that's not always true. Many studies don't factor in things like race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. This means we don't really know how these factors affect the results. Imagine you're sick and need s
Recently, priests have been targeted in violent attacks, raising concerns worldwide. In Singapore, Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in the face during Mass. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, has been charged and remanded. Lee is recovering from his injuries. Meanwhile, in Spain, a man attack
Gregg Popovich, the renowned San Antonio Spurs coach, isn't your typical sports figure. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, in 1949, he has Serbian and Croatian roots. His dad, Raymond, was Serbian, while his mom, Katherine, was Croatian. They both came to the U. S. seeking better opportunities. Popovich
Albert Piette's views on religion, as detailed in his 1999 book, La Religion de près , offer valuable insights into how religion is experienced in daily life. While he critiques existing sociological perspectives, his ideas align with the current focus on 'lived religion' by contemporary sociolog
Meet Neeraj Goyat, a 32-year-old boxer from Begampur, Haryana, who's been stirring up quite a buzz lately. You might remember him grabbing headlines for trying to challenge Jake Paul, only to end up in a fight with Whindersson Nunes on November 15. But who is Neeraj Goyat really? He's come a long wa
You might think religion brings people together, right? Well, it can, but it can also do the opposite. Just like we've seen with racial segregation, religious segregation is a big deal. It can lead to misunderstandings, cultural clashes, and even violence. But how much do we really know about this?
Emotions guide our actions and reveal our values. Past studies show that Large Language Models (LLMs) have biases when it comes to attributing emotions based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, comes with a set of beliefs and values. Different religions nurture specific emotions, and these rules
Religions and languages are a lot like other social traits, such as age or political views. They evolve just like anything else does. New religions and new languages pop up, while others fade away. It's all about adaptation to society's changes. You might be wondering, "How many religions or languag
Scientists are exploring how the spread of religious ideas, or "memes, " can shape the diversity we see in religions today. They compare this to how diseases or helpful microbes spread and evolve within hosts. Just like pathogens, religious memes can jump from person to person, influencing how peopl
Religious adherence can be seen as a choice, like picking a favorite color. Scientists studied 58 religions from 1900 to 2000, using data from the World Christian Encyclopedia. They found 40 growing religions, 11 of which had a big change in the 1900s. 18 religions were shrinking, with 12 hitting th
