How ‘nones’− the religiously unaffiliated − are finding meaning, purpose and...
(The Conversation) — A scholar who studies alternative expressions of spirituality visited secular, atheist and psychedelic churches and interacted with attendees. Here is what he found. The post How...
View Article250 years later, ‘Amazing Grace’ has filled churches, concerts, even commercials
(RNS) — Says author James Walvin: ‘its words speak to a human condition of suffering, and people coming out of suffering, and its music has a kind of haunting refrain that soothes.’ The post 250 years...
View ArticleYoung people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to...
(RNS) — ‘Inviting young people beyond the traditional and typical provides room for them to experience something beyond the ordinary,’ a Springtide Research Institute report states. The post Young...
View ArticleYule – a celebration of the return of light and warmth
(The Conversation) — Yule, celebrated by Wiccans and many other Pagans in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice, is a time for reflection. The post Yule – a celebration of...
View ArticleAmericans are becoming less spiritual as well as less religious
(RNS) — But you'd never know it from the latest Pew survey. The post Americans are becoming less spiritual as well as less religious appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleChurch for ‘nones’: Meet the anti-dogma spiritual collectives emerging across...
ATLANTA (RNS) — These spiritual communities discard doctrine, prefer questions over answers and have no intention of converting anybody to anything. The post Church for ‘nones’: Meet the anti-dogma...
View ArticleRNS reporters look ahead to the big religion stories they expect in 2024
(RNS) — From papal reforms to psychedelics to presidential elections, here are the big religion stories RNS reporters anticipate this coming year. The post RNS reporters look ahead to the big religion...
View ArticleFirst meeting of After School Satan Club at Tennessee elementary school draws...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The launch of the club Wednesday drew dozens to protest outside the school, WMC-TV reported. The post First meeting of After School Satan Club at Tennessee elementary school draws...
View ArticleChurch without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some...
(The Conversation) — A sociologist of religion explains how atheist churches are helping people find meaning and community – serving many of the same purposes as religious churches. The post Church...
View ArticleWho are the ‘nones’? New Pew study debunks myths about America’s nonreligious.
(RNS) — 'Today, the ‘nones’ kind of look like everybody else,' said sociologist Ryan Cragun. 'At some level, we're saying, hey, actually, this is just your neighbor.' The post Who are the ‘nones’? New...
View ArticleChelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Witchcraft’s influence has meant an increased attentiveness to letting each record “be what it wants to be,” the singer, songwriter and musician says. The post Chelsea Wolfe says...
View ArticleFor Black ‘nones’ who leave religion, what’s next?
(RNS) — When Black Americans leave religion, they rarely leave it altogether. But even as they retain elements of Christian culture, what other communities are they embracing beyond the church? The...
View ArticleJordan Peterson wrestles with God
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (RNS) — In a new lecture tour to support a forthcoming book, the psychologist and public intellectual hews ever closer to Christianity, tantalizing fans who take their cues on...
View Article‘Black Liturgies’ book offers prayers for Black-centered spiritual liberation
(RNS) — Cole Arthur Riley on doubt, embodiment and writing a prayer book to a God she’s not convinced exists. The post ‘Black Liturgies’ book offers prayers for Black-centered spiritual liberation...
View ArticleFreethought Democrats object to Pastor Jack Hibbs as guest chaplain, say he’s...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I think there is a real problem with our new speaker and his ability to accept religious pluralism, diversity, and inclusion in a way that can work for our country and our diverse...
View ArticleFreethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian nationalism critic to State of...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The invite is the latest move by the Congressional Freethought Caucus to elevate criticism of Christian nationalism. The post Freethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian...
View ArticlePoll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning, and half think...
(RNS) — There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture. The post Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence...
View ArticleAfrican spiritualities are attracting Black Americans as a source of pride...
(RNS) — Ancestral veneration, Haitian Vodou, Brazilian Candomblé, Cuban Santería and Ifá have gained attention among Black adults, who see it as an occasion to reconnect with their heritage and...
View ArticleReligious affairs expert Thomas Bowen moves from city of Washington to White...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — While shifting to national and international issues, he will still be acting as a clergyperson in the city that he has long served. The post Religious affairs expert Thomas Bowen...
View ArticleKatie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album
(RNS) — ‘Mantras,’ Pruitt’s sophomore album, explores the fraught nature of leaving one’s childhood religion. The post Katie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album...
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