In China, the vast following of a folk goddess of the sea illustrates the remarkable rebirth of local popular religion since the Cultural Revolution. Now, China's communist leaders are supporting ...

Chinese Gods: An introduction to Chinese folk religion, by Jonathan Chamberlain, is published by Blacksmith Books and can be purchased from Amazon here.

For many Christians—not only those who come from Chinese folk religion or Hindu backgrounds—beliefs about the need to show our devotion to God to secure his blessings permeate our worship.

Some believers actively distance their religion from neo-Völkisch dogma. Neo-Völkisch groups in the U.S. that embrace racial, ethnic and/or cultural essentialism generally identify themselves and ...

‘Saint Luigi, Patron Saint of Healthcare Access for All’ — Enraged by Corporate Health Care Some View Assassin as a Folk Hero ...

Shamanism in Taiwan is thriving because folk religion is thriving. Folk religion is not just a religion in Taiwan; it is part of an accepted worldview. Participating in shamanistic rituals is ...

The very existence of a folk religion tradition is anti-imperial court. If the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ever does succeed in annexing Taiwan, the dragon and phoenix imagery in the Donggang ...

Chinese officials have ordered the removal of crosses from churches and have replaced images of Christ and the Virgin Mary with images of President Xi Jinping, according to the report.

The CCP’s efforts to control religion are not limited to Catholics but also extend to Protestants, Muslims, Taoists, Buddhists, and adherents of Chinese folk religions.

The Richmond Folk Festival began day two on Saturday, inviting visitors to enjoy music, dance and storytelling.

Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic by Tabitha Stanmore gives a human face to magic in medieval and early modern England.