Atheists Outpace Evangelicals in Knowledge of Faith
To learn more about religion, just ask an atheist. That’s one takeaway from a recent Pew Research Center survey that asked Americans multiple-choice questions about religion.
Albania Gets Religion
Although in 1989, all Albanian citizens were labeled as “atheist,” in 2011 only 2.5 percent identified themselves as such, according to the World Values Survey. But not everyone is happy with religion's resurgence.
Nationalism & the Tribal God It Creates
(WW) — Nationalism always leaves us more enslaved, not more free. This is true because tribalism always shrinks us — a smaller world, more selfish goals, deeper fears and more distrust of the other.
Technology-Oriented Religions Are Coming
Modern society has been unsuccessful in scaling new religions beyond the cults of personality or the niches of Scientology. But as the digital and virtual worlds evolve, this is set to change. The 21st century is setting the stage for a new type of widespread
Who’s Engaged in Diverse Friendships — and Who Isn’t?
A new research report illustrates the power of friendships across religious lines to break down prejudice and build appreciation. But who is involved in these powerful relationships -- and who isn’t?
When Faith Comes Up, Students Avert Their Eyes
What my students ultimately believe, writes the president of Wesleyan University, is none of my business. But they, like all other college students, need to understand what it’s like to be absorbed in robust traditions, including religious ones.
People Are Six Times More Likely to Discuss Politics than Religion
Only 4% of U.S. adults said in a recent Gallup poll that religion was a significant conversation topic for them in the past week, which equaled those who discussed weather, life in general, sports and cooking / dinner / food / restaurants.
Twitter Bans Hateful Posts Based on Religion
SAN FRANCISCO (BP) -- Tweets that dehumanize a person because of that person's religion are no longer allowed on Twitter, the company announced Tuesday (July 9).
Democrat Hopefuls Make a Play For Faith Voters, With a New Twist
After years of playing down or even ceding the message of faith and values to Republicans, Democratic presidential candidates are trying to reclaim it in the 2020 election, sharing their own personal faith stories
How Can Religious Leaders Best Get the Attention of World’s Leaders?
The G20 Interfaith Forum, which seeks to build bridges between faith communities and the economic leaders of the G20 leaders, has a good vision for the future. But it might need to take a different path in order to more quickly achieve its goals.