“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” — Albert Einstein. In my previous column, I explored the contrasting philosophies of Drs. Martin Seligman and Viktor Frankl, two ...
(RNS) — It’s no secret America’s youth are in crisis. Born into a tech-saturated world shaken by domestic terrorism, ecological devastation and economic instability, Gen-Zers are more likely to report ...
Many people today wrestle with understanding whether they identify as religious, spiritual, or somewhere in between. It’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “I’m spiritual, not religious,” but what ...
Why do psychologists infrequently choose to incorporate spirituality and/or religion in treatment planning? Historically, pivotal leaders within the field of psychology took a pointed stance against ...
For anyone who has worked desk jobs at institutions like Hebrew College or the YWCA, workplace spirituality can seem to be an inconspicuous part of daily life. But it’s a different story when people ...
The first time I heard the concept of “multiple religious belonging,” I was a college student. Iyanla Vanzant was a visiting professor at Bennett College during my senior year in 2011. While I wasn’t ...
A man burns joss sticks in a cemetery during the Ching Ming Festival, or Grave Sweeping Day, in Hong Kong. (Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images) How we did this For this report, we surveyed 10,390 ...
Rituals like chanting, prayer, and reflection foster resilience, reduce stress, and enhance spiritual wellness, grounding ...
(RNS) — Media stories about religion often focus on corruption in religious institutions, politicians’ alliances with conservative Christians and institutional abuses of power. These important stories ...
Angels, aliens, and ghosts—oh my! In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we figure out how the paranormal and supernatural shows up in our religions, and outside of them. If you or someone you ...
Spiritual and religious practices vary around the world. Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread across many societies. Other practices, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, are ...
Astrology and religion are two ancient belief systems that have shaped humanity’s understanding of the world for millennia.