By Joseph P. Laycock, Texas State University -- By now, most have vague notions of the Ouija board horror narrative, in which demonic spirits communicate with – even possess – kids. Director Mike Flanagan furthers this trope in his new [...]
Read moreReligion shapes Cuba despite Castro’s influence
By Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, University of Miami -- On Nov. 25, when I heard the news of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s death, I did not feel any sense of sadness, relief or joy. Instead, as a daughter of Cuban exiles, I [...]
Read moreFashion Designer Brings Muslim Culture to NYFW
The hijab has been receiving a lot of negative attention recently, but that hasn’t stopped an Indonesian designer from creating beautiful, traditional veils for New York Fashion Week. On September 19, 30-year-old designer Anniesa Hasibuan debuted her fashion line of the [...]
Read moreWhy feminists need to learn about religion
By Kristin Aune, Coventry University - Faced with religion, what’s a good feminist to do? Some strongly reject religion of all kinds as oppressive to women, while others celebrate faith as part of human diversity. Others try to forge a middle [...]
Read moreFaith & Religion in the 2016 Presidential Election
The 2016 Presidential Election has been full of nontraditional and unpredictable surprises. From Hilary Clinton's email scandal, which the public first became aware of in March of 2015, to Donald Trump's announcement he was running for president just three months [...]
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