A dog’s life: Pets guide evolving theology of creation, environment
December 2, 2009 I miss you, old friend. We first brought you home as a 1-year-old mutt nearly 15 years ago. You bounded across fields and along the shorelines of lakes and oceans, leading all your...
View ArticleBelief in miracles climbs in the age of Oprah
These days, it may seem like a miracle that people still believe in miracles. But even as more people appear to be turning away from organized religion, a new study finds that the number of Americans...
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How religion matters in the face of death
A young woman held captive for months by ISIS wanted to make one point clear in a brief, handwritten letter to her family. “I remember mom always telling me that all in all in the end the only one you...
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Studies: How clergy can help believers die a 'good death'
U.S. clergy may be increasing the sting of death for many members of their flocks. Two new studies find that many clergy are both ill-prepared and reluctant to fully engage in end-of-life...
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Survey finds a nation divided by faith, politics: Muslims, atheists,...
Technology does not scare us. Nor especially does the fear of Hell or worries about getting into heaven. But the fears and suspect motives we place on belief systems different than our own very much...
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Sorry cats: Dogs may be worshippers' best friends
Organized religion may be going to the dogs. Worshippers who attend religious services frequently are the least likely to own a pet, according to a new study analyzing data on religion and pet...
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