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.

"Public spats between the president and religious leaders, from priests to popes, are not unprecedented. Rather, they ...

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 ...