Fewer people are affiliated with religion in the United States, but that hardly means that they’re all atheists.
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A sociologist of religion explains how atheist churches are helping people find meaning and community – serving many of the same purposes as religious churches.
Web communities have helped the ancient philosophy of Stoicism find fans in a new generation.
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A scholar who studies alternative expressions of spirituality visited secular, atheist and psychedelic churches and interacted with attendees. Here is what he found.
Chaplains talk with anyone, regardless of whether or not the patient has a religious affiliation – and some chaplains themselves are not religious.
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As more Americans step away from organized religion, so do more chaplains – but they are prepared to offer spiritual care regardless of a patient’s beliefs.
Politicians all over the spectrum have long tried to appeal to religious voters. What about atheists, agnostics and nothing-in-particulars?
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Nonreligious voters are poised to make an impact, but sweeping statements about the ‘nones’ don’t tell the full story.
Who did the honors: clergy, a justice of the peace or just a friend? More and more weddings are performed by someone ordained online.
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An anthropologist of Japanese religion met followers of Shinto religion online and found how they were building a community and sharing instructions on practice.
Prayer apps can help guide spiritual practices and encourage people to set goals and stay on track.
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Two sociologists conducted interviews with atheist scientists and found that their views on religion are not as strident as the public perceives. Some even go to church.
People in attend a talk at the American Atheists National Convention in 2014. Many Americans remain distrustful of atheists, surveys show.
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Americans are getting more comfortable with new forms of spirituality, but their views of atheists are still complicated.
Young evangelical Christians are facing a dilemma whether to follow in the footsteps of their parents or pursue other choices.
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Disaffected young evangelicals and those who left the church describe an out-of-touch institution not in line with their political beliefs, a scholar found
Has COVID-19 strengthened people’s faith?
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Traumatic events can make people question assumptions about their lives, including their spiritual beliefs.
For many evangelicals, faith is a central part of their lives, but there is wide variation in how it is practiced.
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Many Americans imagine evangelicals as a monolithic group that supports conservative policies and always talks about their faith. Three experts found in a study that the picture is far more complex.
The market has been flooded with apps related to Buddhism and most of them claim to teach meditation.
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Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction?
Chaplain of the Paris Fire Department, Jean-Marc Fournier.
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A chaplain of the Paris Fire Brigade helped save several items during the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. Rarely seen, fire chaplains often take enormous risks to provide support during disasters.
A sculpture of Meister Eckhart in Germany.
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Meister Eckhart was a 14th-century Dominican friar, who gave sermons on the direct experience of God. His words are finding resonance among today’s spiritual seekers.