Religion
I claimed asylum on religious grounds - this is not a "loophole"
Escaping religious persecution in Iran seeking refuge became an urgent necessity for survival for Ali and his family.
Written by: Ali D
Young UK Muslims on growing up in the shadow of 9/11
20 years on — To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Gen Z Muslims reflect on how the tragedy spurred on Islamophobia in Britain, and the impact it’s had on their lives.
Written by: Mishti Ali
Inside the weird world of Christian tourist attractions
Holy lands — Photographer Jamie Curtis Lee Taete recounts documenting various Christian tourist attractions around the world at a time when these institutions find themselves in decline.
Written by: Jamie Curtis Lee
Photos giving a rare glimpse inside Hutterite colonies
Away from the world — Since 2009, photographer Tim Smith has been documenting a small Christian sect in the hope of addressing the stigma and stereotypes which surrounds this community.
Written by: Huck
Inside the complex world of ex-Mormon TikTok
Exiting the cult — ‘Exmos’ are flocking to TikTok to share their stories of leaving the LDS Church and building supportive communities which are helping them to heal.
Written by: Catharine Hughes
Capturing religion, spirituality and mysticism in India
A great escape — In a new photo series, Suleika Mueller explores the Dharmic concept of ‘Moksha’ and captures the diversity of religious rituals across India.
Written by: Eva Clifford
The new, extremely online era of Christianity
Hashtag blessed — At a time when fewer young people are religious than ever before, we talk to millennial worshippers about what draws them to church, and whether faith and progressiveness are mutually exclusive.
Written by: Jennifer Hahn
Why a new generation is turning to Satanism
Devil may care — In a time of chaos and uncertainty, when traditional belief systems no longer seem to have all the answers, more and more young people are finding comfort in Satanism. But these aren’t devil worshippers who drink blood or sacrifice animals. They’re just regular people trying to squeeze the most out of life.
Written by: Oliver Pelling
The style & grace of London’s white garment churches
Congregation — Sophie Green’s new book documents the world of London’s Aladura Spiritualists – a community of churchgoers who’ve created an intimate social space in the English capital.
Written by: Jacob Charles Wilson
Dark, twisted rituals: The artist using human skin as his canvas
Body of Reverbs — Oozing fetishism and violence, Michele Servadio’s strange tattooing rituals are being performed around the world; creating spectacles that fuse art, music, and exorcism.
Written by: Jonas Henmo
Inside the disturbing world of Italy’s exorcists
Deliver us from evil — A new documentary from Federica Di Giacomo explores the mysterious rise of exorcism in the modern world; following the stories of the sufferers and priests.
Written by: Natalie Maria Wardle
Meeting the men who believe they’re Jesus Christ
The Last Testament — From Middlesborough’s Messiah to the Jesus of Brasilia – photographer Jonas Bendiksen finds the leaders convincing themselves (and others) that they’re the second coming.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross