Many of us sense that there’s more to life beyond the five senses. We may glimpse an awareness of something amazing and mysterious that transcends the self. We may seek greater meaning in our lives or ...

As a psychologist of religion and spirituality, I am often asked what I mean when I use the word “spirituality.” I’ve been studying this topic for 30 years, and though I’ve found some definitions ...

Many people around the world believe in karma—that idea that divine justice will punish people who do bad deeds and reward those who do good. But that belief plays out differently for oneself versus ...

In October 1992, Columbia University doctoral student Glen Milstein transcribed some of his recent ideas in a notebook for possible inclusion in his dissertation. Those 20 minutes of erudite ...

Belief in a spiritual realm beyond the physical world remains very common among U.S. adults, the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS) finds. Roughly eight-in-ten Americans believe “there is ...

U of A researcher Lindsay Lundeen and an Auburn colleague found that gamers who identified as religious or spiritual were 62% less likely to experience major depressive disorder than those who lacked ...

Do human beings have an eternal soul? Is it possible to manifest goodness in one’s life? Are love or wealth or peace of mind in the cards? These are the kinds of questions being asked today by ...

Each week, we’ll be covering how faith shapes our politics, culture and society — and how it’s appearing in new forms. By Lauren Jackson I am an editor for The Morning and the host of Believing. Sign ...

(RNS) — In a year marked by political violence and collective unease, writers on religion and spirituality offered reflections on faith where it is most contested — in national histories and in ...

Internet use is part of daily life for many people in work, social interaction, entertainment, shopping, and many other ...