In a world increasingly shaped by secularism and scientific empiricism, a paradox emerges: the enduring belief that history has direction, meaning and purpose—a secularized form of providentialism.

renowned for his love and devotion to his fellow Jews, Rav Kook found a language of inclusion that afforded value to secular Jews, whom he saw as an integral part of the divine plan. At the turn ...

US-Backed Commander Says His Kurdish-Led Group Wants a Secular and Civil State in Post-Assad Syria HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — The commander of the main U.S.-backed force in Syria said Sunday the ...