Reproductive coercion poses serious risks to health and well-being, yet remains poorly recognized in general practice, ...
A recent study found that about 90% of priests, ministers, and other Christian leaders in the U.S. believe that the climate is changing and that humans are at least partly responsible. But about half ...
Groundbreaking research shows how blending Islamic practices with psychology achieves significant results, offering hope for ...
New research reveals a forgotten side of medieval Christianity—one rooted not in cathedrals, but in fields, forests, and ...
Across religions, humans have practiced extreme rituals involving piercing, fire, and physical trauma. These acts appear irrational, yet they persist across cultures and centuries. Research shows ...
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Religion is being modeled like a science experiment

Scientists are now using computer simulations to study how religions form, spread, and change over time. Instead of asking theological questions, researchers model human behavior, social pressure, and ...
If the U.S. was a town of 100 people, 25 of them would attend religious services in person weekly or more often. Another eight would go once or twice a month, and 18 would go a few times a year. Forty ...
In the United States, schedules are often built around the assumption that Sundays are days of rest or prayer. For non-Christians who don’t follow the same ...
On most Monday nights, the sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Church -- with its vaulted ceilings, stone arches and stained-glass windows -- seamlessly transforms into a space of quiet contemplation.
The European population is changing and with it religious practice. To discuss the changes underway, we must first set the scene. In 2020, Europe had a population of 753 million. According to data ...