sociology of religion
Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition
By Evan Stewart — September 19, 2023
(The Conversation) — Nonreligious voters are poised to make an impact, but sweeping statements about the ‘nones’ don’t tell the full story.
Religions have long known that getting away from it all is good for the mind, body and spirit
By Kristen Lucken — August 16, 2022
(The Conversation) — Rituals of rest and contemplation are woven into many religious traditions around the world.
New book ‘Interpreting Religion’ dares to ask ‘how’
By Kathryn Post — June 13, 2022
(RNS) — How do religious people make meaning? And how are those meanings transmitted, contested and remade?
Democrats lost white Christians. Can they win them back?
By Jack Jenkins — February 19, 2020
“Race matters more than religion right now,” said Ryan Burge, political science professor at Eastern Illinois University.
5 tips for churches on how to hold onto millennials and GenZ
By Jana Riess — September 13, 2019
(RNS) — With more young adults emptying the pews, new research from the Barna Group shows what some churches are doing right for Millennials and GenZ.
Trailblazing sociologist of religion Wade Clark Roof dies at 80
By Jack Jenkins — August 26, 2019
(RNS) — Despite his seminal book on religion among Baby Boomers, his former students say Roof’s most lasting presence will likely be felt in those he mentored.
Conservative Christians have a porn problem, studies show, but not the one you think
By Jana Riess — August 6, 2019
(RNS) — Conservative Christians in the United States have a pornography problem, though it may not be the problem you think.
Success and truth in religion
By Martin E. Marty — August 18, 2016
Conservative churches – not just liberal ones – are also seeing a decline in membership. We might now once again need to observe that “success does not certify truth” in church life.
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