All members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) believe that God’s “Inner Light” is in their souls. When they meet together they keep silent, knowing that the Spirit will move them to say what is ...

The study of religion, society and culture explores the intricate relationships between religious beliefs and practices, the cultural narratives they inspire, and the societal institutions in which ...

Disembarking at Boston in 1656, Mary Fisher, “a religious maiden,” and her companion Ann Austin, Quakers, were welcomed by hangman, by gaoler. The hangman made a public bonfire of all books found in ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A religious group is celebrating its founder's 400th anniversary. The Columbia Friends is a group of Quakers in the area who gather every week for worship. "I think it says a lot ...

“Nones” are adults who describe themselves religiously as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.” This report uses the terms “nones” and “religiously unaffiliated” interchangeably. Negative ...

We explore some of Wikipedia’s oddities in our 7,021,436-part monthly series, Wiki Wormhole. This week’s entry: Public Universal Friend What it’s about: America’s first nonbinary celebrity. They were ...

Typically, East Asia is considered to encompass China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan. In geopolitical terms, Vietnam is often categorized as part of Southeast ...