Americans are less religious than ever, especially if they're under 30 -- but even middle-aged Gen Xers are part of the trend away from religion, a new study...
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A post-mortem for a Jewish summer camp. And, a certain way of being a kid.
Hanukkah Harry? Bah, humbug!
(RNS) — Consistent with his earlier writings about the priesthood, Francis' latest pronouncement is more about celibacy than homosexuality.
Pastors and parents everywhere want to know how to reach Generation Z, now in their teens and twenties. But this self-congratulatory guide by a megachurch...
(RNS) — While they can still negotiate from a position of power, the proponents of religious liberty should offer to negotiate a grand compromise on...
So here we are, well into Hannukah, and across the land Jewish parents are racking their brains and clicking on two-day deliveries from Amazon. Too bad that...
(RNS) — When the Canadian Amateur Boxing Association prohibited him from competing because of his beard, this Sikh athlete decided to fight to change the rules.
(RNS) — Historian Colleen McDannell sees long-term progress for Mormon women in several key areas, including the temple endowment (no more curses for Eve!)...
Welcome to heaven, President Bush.
(RNS) — A reticent Yankee Episcopalian, Bush did not make his religion part of his political life. Until the presidential campaign of 1988, that is.
Whatever your politics, don’t ignore the anti-semitism that comes from your side.
Several recent Mormon excommunications prompt the question: what good do they serve the religious community? New survey data suggests they may chill the...
Here's the Advent devotional I wish I'd had six years ago when I was engulfed with grief.
Hope springs eternal.