California megachurches played a significant role in how millions of people - Christian or not - understand Christianity.
Nearly one of every four people in the US is unaffiliated, which has prompted speculation that this would increase support…
The Massachusetts Medical Society recently reversed its long-held opposition to physician-assisted suicide. A psychiatrist…
We often rush by without looking, but America’s rich spiritual and religious life is reflected in these sanctuaries.
Why you might be getting gratitude all wrong.
The passing of Cardinal Bernard Law is another moment to revisit the issue of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and…
For the African-American community, Kwanzaa is not just any "black holiday. " It is a recognition that knowledge…
In his new book, Philip Pullman, once again tackles religion as an oppressive institution. On another level, he continues…
Anthropologists have found that ritual feasting, emerged around the time humans were beginning to farm. It came to play…
The important lessons from one of the most notorious cases of sexual manipulation took place not off-screen but right in…
Family is not a clearly defined structure in the story: It isn’t biological or reflective of some 'norm.' It is…
A scholar asks: If two acts of violence kill similar numbers of people, have similar effects on victims and communities,…
Theology and history help explain why US Jews give more to charity than people who observe other religions or are not religious…
Santa reportedly rewards children who behave with more presents than their naughty peers. The data suggest the real world…
New economic realities have raised new challenges in applying Biblical principles to economic life. But they could still…
Many American evangelicals believe that the establishment and protection of Israel set up a chain of event for the return…
Hanukkah was instituted in 164 BC to celebrate military victory. It evolved later to commemorating God's miracle.
In the '60s, a Roman Catholic religious order, the Immaculate Heart Sisters, created a new vision of a religious community.…
When people feel discriminated against because of their religion, they can feel threatened, triggering feelings of social…
The combination of a divisive political climate and widespread use of social media networks to share controversial material…