As the Supreme Court gets ready to issue a major decision on the separation of church and state, figures like Pope Benedict XVI and the Dalai Lama command attention around the world, and the divisions ...

Whether it’s knitting, dancing, or chopping onions, any activity is a spiritual one, as long as it’s done with the divine in mind. Over their 30-year careers as co-editors of their internet magazine, ...

Anyone who argues about where to post the Ten Commandments should know what they say, Jen Hlavacek contends. But as public surveys routinely show, Americans have only foggy conceptions of such basic ...

Religious literacy isn’t about memorizing doctrines—it’s about understanding how religion shapes societies and people in real, complex ways. This video outlines three foundational insights: religions ...

(RNS) — One of the truly unique features of the United States is its incredibly diverse religious landscape. A county or region dominated by a single religious group is the exception, not the rule.

Religious strife is common in many places. While the United States has a great deal of litigation and controversy over religion’s place in public life, it has largely avoided violence. Yet our society ...

Religion is visible and influential in American society, including in our places of work. It is important for professionals - e.g., health care workers, office managers, small business owners - to be ...

Recent moves by state leaders have reenergized a debate: Is teaching about the Bible in public schools necessary to develop well-rounded, culturally literate students? Is it possible to do so without ...

(RNS) — For decades, there has been an unspoken ban on religious discussion in the workplace. And no wonder: Deeply held beliefs, not to mention religious dress or practices, can become a powder keg ...

According to Stephen Prothero, America is both “deeply religious and profoundly ignorant about religion.” Personal belief in God remains high. Americans say that their convictions shape their public ...