For 30 years a man who called himself Vissarion claimed to be Christ reborn. Here's how the Russian cult leader, aka "Jesus of Siberia," came to power.
Lists are helpful ways to organize information, even to understand the world, in science as well as philosophy. There are helpful lists to be found in Buddhism.
Karl Marx's views and philosophies have had a profound impact on society, whether people agree with them or not. Here's why he had issues with religion.
Grief is a universal experience but how it's processed is not. Here is the real reason that Jewish people tear their clothes after the death of a loved one.
the seemingly basic story of the first couple of humans to exist is full of troubling questions. Here's why the Adam and Eve story stirs up so much controversy.
Marilyn Monroe is remembered as one of the greatest beauties to grace the silver screen. Here is the religion in which she found meaning in late in her life.
Even non-religious people probably know the harrowing Biblical saga of Jonah and the whale. What was his life like after being swallowed by the giant creature?
Hare Krishna followers are typically seen chanting and dancing in public places — particularly on street corners and in airports, where they can be easily seen.
Without it being obvious church ceremonies pose dangers to the pastors and priests administering them. Such was the case for this pastor in Waco, Texas.
King Solomon, revered as a prophet by the three Abrahamic faiths -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- is renowned for many things, but above all, wisdom.
In Western countries, Hinduism could well be the most mysterious major religion. It shouldn't be: About 1 billion people worldwide call themselves Hindus.
History has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
Though many children learn about the Bible in Sunday school, those teachings aren't everything. These are some things only adults notice when reading the Bible.
Halley's Comet is generally a once-in-a-lifetime sight. In history, it has marked some momentous changes in civilizations including that of the Jewish people.
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.