The Amish are often associated with peaceful simplicity, avoiding violence, and living a life closely aligned with their ...

When you think of the word “Amish,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a disconnected and strange ...

“There are all sorts of religions in prison,” Elliot said ... Vega shared a story of a Muslim inmate who approached one of ...

People walk past as France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is reflected in a puddle Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris before the ...

Every Christmas I try to write a column on religion, and over the years they’ve often circled themes of challenge, struggle and decline. In an essay this week on the discovery of God ...

Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to genetic ...

For more than a decade, Pew Research Center has been tracking global patterns in restrictions on religion – whether imposed by governments or by individuals or social groups. Scroll down to explore ...

An Apache dancer whirling around a bonfire during a coming-of-age ceremony in New Mexico. The towers of Notre Dame Cathedral ...

A pizza shop in Tennessee has come under fire after refusing to provide catering due to 'personal beliefs' as the restaurant ...

Smartphone apps, social media, and artificial intelligence are all making religion more accessible. Is it enough to slow recent declines in religious beliefs? Young Korean boys in Seoul ...

Muslim woman's lawsuit against Knox County Sheriff's Office highlights the different treatment of religious traditions.

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