The Puri Rath Yatra is not only a massive cultural spectacle but also a sacred pilgrimage, steeped in centuries-old beliefs ...

Google "death quotes" and you'll get hundreds of "inspirational" adages on death. Not even this grimmest of subjects escapes the reach of inspirational gurus. Their common take on death soon becomes ...

At first blush, this spectacle appears to be another example of Mediterranean popular religiosity and its fascination with ...

My father was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and may not live another year I ve encouraged him and my mom to ...

Recent tragedies prompt reflection on life's transience, drawing wisdom from ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Bhagavad ...

This collection of columns examines the debate in South Carolina over methods of execution for death row inmates. The articles discuss the involvement of the Newman family, with Clifton presiding over ...

The winner of the prize will be announced in October. In 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that spiritual advisers must be allowed into execution chambers if death row inmates want them. Since then, the ...

The Rev. Jeff Hood, a noted anti-death penalty activist and death row spiritual advisor based in Arkansas, has witnessed nine executions in various states. As part of his duties as spiritual ...

In 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that spiritual advisers must be allowed into execution chambers if death row inmates want them. Since then, the 41-year-old Hood − who is based in Little Rock ...