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.

Some of the most “secular” countries in the world continue to have religious symbols on their flags, according to the Pew Research Center. Canada’s so-called Red Ensign flag, with its ...

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.

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.

Plants have long held a deep connection to various religious practices and beliefs across cultures and traditions. From ancient rituals to modern-day ceremonies, plants serve as powerful symbols ...

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 ...

The center, which just rolled out a new logo, is building upon an organization called Trialogue, the Mobile Christian-Jewish Dialogue, and a previous event, the Religious Freedom Walk.

Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday encouraged the display of religious symbols in public buildings including schools, courthouses, hospitals and prisons, saying that God needs to be present in ...

The French parliament is expected Tuesday to approve a controversial law that would ban all conspicuous religious dress and symbols in public secondary schools. NBC's Jim Maceda reports from Paris.

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.