nones and dones

Why Americans are leaving their churches

By Jana Riess — December 1, 2022
(RNS) — For sociologist Stephen Bullivant, the question is why it took so long for the religious exodus to happen.

Faith still shapes morals and values even after people are ‘done’ with religion

By Philip Schwadel and Sam Hardy — June 16, 2021
(The Conversation) — Religion affects how people regard qualities like benevolence, kindness, conformity and fairness even after they stop practicing religion.

Brian McLaren says there’s a good reason your beliefs stopped working

By Jana Riess — January 5, 2021
People who doubt their faith often get the “you are not wanted here” message from their religion, says author Brian McLaren. After the anger and loss, is there room for them to build a different kind of faith?

Religious ‘nones’ are gaining ground in America, and they’re worried about the economy, says new study

By Jana Riess — November 16, 2017
The unaffiliated "Nones" are the largest single religious group in America, edging out Protestants and Catholics, says a new study released today.

How Buddhist mindfulness can awaken the church

By guest — August 7, 2017
(RNS) Many Christians are finding mindfulness practice to be not just compatible but complimentary to their faith. They discover within these Buddhist-derived practices not only a key to renewal and holy living, but also a doorway to a neglected Christian tradition.
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