Art used to serve as a visual counterpart to religious stories. Are theological paintings, sculptures, textiles and illuminations from centuries ago still relevant to us?
This lesson is on Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars. Gain insight into Islam -- the people, the places, the practices, and the historical significance.
It's perfectly human to grapple with questions, like ‘Where do we come from?’ and ‘How do I live a life of meaning?’ These existential questions are central to the five major world religions
The yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism, a Chinese philosophy. John Bellaimey explains why we all contain the spirit of yin and of yang -- and how we can achieve a balance of both in our lives.
The Buddha's philosophy teaches us that our desires are at the root of our restlessness - and that calm can be achieved through willpower and spiritual exercise. Related Lesson
If you insist that you’re innocent anyway, you’ll likely be found guilty and executed. But if you confess, apologize, and implicate others, you’ll go free. What do you do?
Most people recognize his name and know that he is famous for having said something, but very few people know who Confucius really was, what he really said... and why.
Broadly speaking, a cult is a group or movement committed t to an extreme ideology that’s typically embodied in a charismatic leader. But what exactly differentiates cults from other groups – and why do people join them?
