In yesterday's op-ed submission, "A case for God," Kevin Dillon does his utmost to place the philosophical position of atheism on the same level as what he describes as "beliefs" of all kinds. Atheism ...

Understanding how beliefs are formed and why they can be resistant to counter evidence is important in today’s polarized world, as views sharply diverge on issues ranging from vaccines to climate ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The paper first proposes a new definition of religion which features a novel four-layered element and which does not involve any circularity ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. New research shows that conspiracy beliefs can profoundly ...

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 ...

Belief in a higher power is one of humanity's most ancient and widespread phenomena, manifesting in countless religions, spiritual paths, and personal philosophies. Whether it's a specific deity, a ...

As we continue to work through the 12 main world religions, our latest faith feature is on Hinduism. With just over one billion followers globally, Hinduism is the third largest of world religions, ...

Anna Tan is the Founder and CEO of Coaching Go Where. She is a multi award-winning leadership coach, trainer and consultant. The intricate web of our beliefs acts as an invisible architect, shaping ...

Whether a belief is “sincerely held” is generally an issue of individual credibility. While evidence proving that an employee acted inconsistently with his alleged sincerely held religious belief is ...

In the late 1940s, when he was a struggling writer of pulp fiction, L. Ron Hubbard is rumored to have said, “Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wants to make a million dollars, ...