Religious beliefs have been woven into the fabric of human existence for millennia, shaping cultures and guiding personal choices with both wisdom and, at times, misguided certainty. Yet, as the world ...

Federal workers will be allowed to discuss and promote their religion in the workplace as well as challenge the “correctness” of religious views held by other employees, according to an Office of ...

On balance, U.S. adults are more likely to view religion as helpful than as harmful: 44% say religion does more good than harm, while 19% say it does more harm than good. About one-third think it does ...

While some of these groups seek spiritual enlightenment, others promote radical or even dangerous ideas. Religion has always played a significant role in human civilization, shaping cultures, ...

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

“Nones” are adults who describe themselves religiously as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.” This report uses the terms “nones” and “religiously unaffiliated” interchangeably. Many “nones” ...

There is a feeling that religion can influence political agendas and election results. Religion contributes significantly to the formation of laws. Religion is the basic element of legal processes.

Neanderthals left behind various clues about their enigmatic lives. But less is known about their spiritual sides. Some archaeologists and anthropologists believe these early humans, who disappeared ...

The Trump administration has issued guidance clarifying that federal employees are free to express their religious views in the workplace — and sometimes in public as well. Trump’s Office of Personnel ...

Numerous studies have confirmed that intelligence is associated with a specific set of religious and political beliefs, including liberalism, anti-racism, free speech, tolerance of others and being ...

The Washington church is free to hire only those who agree with its religious beliefs — such as abstaining from "sexual ...