A third of the world’s 196 countries currently have national flags that include religious symbols, according to a new Pew Research analysis. Of the 64 countries in this category, about half have ...

A rising tide of restrictions on religion spread across the world between mid-2009 and mid-2010, according to a 2012 study by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life.The share of ...

But many other countries have flags with religious symbols on them. Indeed, according to the Pew Research Center, nearly a third of the 196 countries in the world, have flags with a religious element.

There are spiritual symbols from all over the world that represent light, luck, and the universe as a whole. Here are 30 spiritual symbols and their unique meanings.

After appearing in the religious art of ancient Iran, the disc halo migrated across cultures at an astonishing pace. Matt Wilson explores how it connects Jesus, Buddha and Apollo.

Water is a symbol of life and health, not disease and death. Together we can make water the source of health and life — for all. Today is World Water Day #blue4water ...

Learn about how the world's religions have much in ... And there are lots of different religions. 10,000 in fact! *Symbols for various ... they respect each other’s backgrounds and religion.

Although the intent of this piece is to demonstrate a government endorsement of Judeo-Christian tradition through the symbols and words used in U.S. federal buildings and the writings of America's ...

CHICAGO — Religious and spiritual leaders from more than 200 different faiths and traditions around the globe are meeting in Chicago this week for the Parliament of the World’s Religions ...

Outrage as EU court cracks down on religious symbols in name of 'neutrality' Critics argue that the decision is discriminatory and violates freedom of religion and expression.