A Vatican declaration, the "Infinite Dignity," has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles.
Archaeology
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A nasty quarrel arose in the 11th century over what kind of bread should be used in holy communion.
Archaeology
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Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama Supreme Court says yes. In ruling this month that three couples who lost frozen embryos in a storage facility accident could sue for wrongful death of a minor child, the court wrote ...
Biotechnology
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Since ancient times, religious beliefs and practices have been a powerful force in shaping morality, justice, values and the things that influence a society.
Social Sciences
May 26, 2023
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Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia contains the largest lithium deposits in the world—an enviable position, in many countries' eyes, as the market for electric vehicles takes off. Though EVs emit fewer greenhouse ...
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In 2011, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales called on congregations to return to foregoing meat on Fridays. Only around a quarter of Catholics changed their dietary habits—yet this has still saved over 55,000 tons ...
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We can all agree humans need to reduce their impact on the environment. And while most of us think of this in terms of daily activities—such as eating less meat, or being water-wise—this responsibility actually extends ...
Environment
Oct 28, 2022
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Californians will soon have a new end-of-life burial option: human composting.
Environment
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When a fictional female journalist appears on screen, chances are she's about to sleep with one of her sources. It's a trope that infuriates actual women in news media—and it can have real-life consequences, says University ...
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Religion hampered the diffusion of knowledge and economic development in France during the Second Industrial Revolution (1870-1914), according to research by Mara Squicciarini of Bocconi University recently published in the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2020
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