This chapter focuses on three groups of U.S. adults, based on their answers to the following four questions: Do you think of yourself as spiritual? Do you think of yourself as religious? How important ...

The Department of Corrections recently settled a similar lawsuit brought by a Tiverton man.

A large European study just added a new layer to the conversation about childhood religion and adult health. Researchers used data from over 10,000 people aged 50 and older to explore how being raised ...

Pew Research Center conducted this survey to measure the prevalence of a variety of religious and spiritual beliefs and practices around the world. The survey included some questions grounded in the ...

The terms "spiritual" and "spirituality" have been difficult for researchers and scholars of religion to define. Does being spiritual involve a sense of wonder? Does spirituality include a feeling of ...

Atheism seems to be making a comeback. Take a look at The New York Times bestseller list, and you'll find plenty of books that deal with religion - and in a less than positive way. Recent best sellers ...

Religious studies is a discipline that explores the spiritual and religious practices of individuals and cultures around the world. The Department of Religious Studies offers powerful opportunities ...

Staying awake for several days at the top of Ute Peak without food or water, after having the same dream four times, is part of the spiritual practice on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation in Southwest ...