beliefs
The risks of rationalism in a believing world
By Arthur E. Farnsley II — October 1, 2019
(RNS) — Rationalism has real risks. Using reason to harness my feelings and intuitions, most therapists will tell you, is not a strategy for long-term happiness.
Why the label ‘cult’ gets in the way of understanding new religions
By Mathew Schmalz — April 10, 2018
(The Conversation) — Cults are usually associated with beliefs and practices considered to be "unhealthy." But what is seen as healthy in one culture may be seen as unhealthy in another.
In Greece, the evil eye is trending
By Jenny Lower — September 21, 2017
ATHENS, Greece (RNS) — The growing popularity of the mati, the 'all-seeing eyeball,' appears to reflect a growing interest in New Age spirituality as well as the psychological toll of Greece’s ongoing debt crisis.
The death of soccer’s ‘savior’
By Jerome Socolovsky — March 25, 2016
(RNS) Dutch star Johan Cruyff was a deity in the world of soccer -- but he kept his own beliefs to himself.
Oprah’s ‘Belief’ series, a seven-day exploration of faith
By Adelle M. Banks — October 14, 2015
(RNS) The new series follows the trajectory of Winfrey’s career -- encouraging people to explore their own faith journeys.
‘Year without God’ pastor: Why I’m no longer a believer
By Chris Stedman — December 29, 2014
Ryan Bell—the Christian pastor who spent 2014 living as an atheist—is ready for his big reveal. Bell tells RNS how he came to his decision and what it will mean to him and his loved ones.
2 percent of English ministers say humans invented God
By Trevor Grundy — October 28, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) “Clergy just preach social clap-trap these days,” said Alison Ruoff, a lay member of the Church of England's General Synod. “We expect better from them.”
In new atheist children’s book, belief is for the dogs
By Chris Stedman — October 13, 2014
New children's book "Me & Dog" is certainly unusual—but, by comparing belief in God to the relationship between a dog and his owner, is it unfair to believers? Author Gene Weingarten speaks with RNS.
After backlash, atheist author cancels ‘God is an abusive boyfriend’ book
By Chris Stedman — August 7, 2014
"Friendly Atheist" Hemant Mehta has announced that his next book will draw parallels between belief in God and an abusive relationship—inspiring controversy among atheists.
The decline of biblical literalism and the rise of secularism in one chart
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — June 5, 2014
(RNS) About one in five Americans view the Bible in secular terms, described as ancient "fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man."
Does Louis C.K. understand atheism?
By Chris Stedman — May 20, 2014
Comedian Louis C.K.'s recent comments about atheism offer atheists an opportunity to clear the air on what we actually believe.
Can you question the Resurrection and still be a Christian?
By Kimberly Winston — April 16, 2014
(RNS) Many Christians struggle with how to understand the Resurrection -- as something literal or metaphorical. How literally must one take the Gospel story of Jesus’ return to be called a Christian?
What evangelicals miss in the marijuana debate
By Jonathan Merritt — January 27, 2014
The debate over marijuana legalization has reignited, but some evangelicals are ignoring a critical part of the debate.
Video: What does your God look like?
By Kellie Moore — October 10, 2013
"If you could draw a picture of God -- any god, whichever you happen to believe in -- what would it look like?"
Are atheists smarter than believers? Not exactly.
By Kimberly Winston — August 16, 2013
(RNS) Miron Zuckerman is careful to point out that his work does not mean only dumb people believe in God. Rather, he said, it shows only that more intelligent people may have less need for religion.
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