HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man claiming to be a prophet of an apostolic sect at a shrine where believers stay in a compound and authorities ...

Most world religions would like to have their own religious beliefs influence the laws of their country and how it will be governed. However, cautionary tales abound in countries with theocracies ...

Citing their religious beliefs, the three declined to contribute or participate in the ceremony. The chief ruled against them and threatened them in an attempt to coerce them to comply.

The study shows beliefs in animals having spirits are fairly common across countries (62% median), with minimal differences based on the country’s religious majority.

Religious liberty must be balanced against other values. Not surprisingly, they become the stuff of intense legal and political debate.

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man claiming to be a prophet of an apostolic sect at a shrine where believers stay in a compound and authorities found ...