Mussolini, who outlawed Freemasonry, falsely claimed the hero of the West was born in Romagna. He didn’t know he was a lifelong Freemason.
Featured Global
When the “I Ching” Goes to the Movies: Federico Fellini and the Chinese Book of Changes—Part II
Having learned from psychoanalyst Ernst Bernhard about the text, Fellini used it for divination in a very personal way.
When the “I Ching” Goes to the Movies: Federico Fellini and the Chinese Book of Changes—Part I
From 1961 until his death in 1993, for the great filmmaker the ancient text from China was a constant companion and source of inspiration.
In Search of Sacred Music: Benedict XVI and Liszt
The German Pope was also a competent music critic. One of his favorite composers was Franz Liszt.
Tai Ji Men Case, FoRB Problems in Japan, France, Discussed in Leuven
At an international religious liberty conference, panelists insisted that different incidents are not isolated but should be confronted in a comparative perspective.
A Visit to the Eight Dedebaba of the Bektashis
Baba Mondi has a message about the beauty, persecution, and resilience of what is emerging as a global world religion.
Gambia and Religious Liberty: A Return to the Bad Old Days?
Proposals that a “license” will be needed to preach are reminiscent of the dark era of dictator Jammeh.
Yves Klein: Rosicrucianism, Catholicism, and Models Painted in Blue
A new exhibition in New York offers the opportunity to reflect on the artist’s relationship with esotericism and religion.
Pakistan: Discrimination Against Ahmadis Extends to Hospitals
The Pakistan Medical Association displayed anti-Ahmadi banners in front of the Allied Hospital in Faisalabad and called for discrimination of the Ahmadi patients.
Documenting the Horror. 4. Time for Revising the “Convention on Genocide”?
A re-calibration of its language, in the full spirit of Raphael Lemkin, can meet recent developments in the heinous practice of genocides.