The Belgian scholar, who died in 2024, explored why the two movements should be considered full-blown religions.
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Who Is Afraid of Catholic Saints? A Strange Campaign Against Carlo Acutis
The Italian teenager is set to be canonized in September. Progressive Catholics and secular journalists are opposing the canonization. Why?
Pakistan: Weaponizing Blasphemy Laws for Stealing Land and Property
Sometimes, false accusations arise because neighbors covet the accused’s belongings.
The Unification Church Case: Religiocide in Japan
Why, when, by whom, and how the assassination of a religion was prepared and perpetrated.
An Ahmadi Nobel Prize: Remembering Pakistan’s Dr. Abdus Salam
This great man of faith and science rose to celebrity because of his unmatched contribution to world physics, yet he had to flee his country because of religious persecution.
Reiki, Qigong, and Their Friends and Foes: From Usui to Tai Ji Men
Groups mobilizing universal energies have often faced opposition from various quarters.
Pakistan-India: When Religion is Both the Target and the Scapegoat
Current and past events show Pakistani security forces’ direct and indirect involvement in attacks on Hindu and Sikh temples.
“Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin”: A Victory for Religious Liberty and Common Sense
Paradoxically, Wisconsin would have treated Catholic Charities less favorably because they do not only help Catholics. The U.S. Supreme Court put things in order.
Discovering Sarghoda, Pakistan, a cradle of religion
Sargodha is renowned for its natural beauty and rich historical heritage. However, not all is well there for religious minorities.
Terrorism in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. 2. Why?
Despite its internal troubles—or perhaps because of them—Pakistan still seems to believe that supporting terrorism can yield political dividends.