In some of the earliest settlements in North America, specifically in Jamestown (in modern-day Virginia), and the Plymouth colony (in modern day Massachusetts), the original settlers that survived ...

If we imagine religion as a technology, argues Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith, we can better see the cause of its ...

Religious beliefs have been woven into the fabric of human existence for millennia, shaping cultures and guiding personal ...

Britain is in the midst of its first 'atheist age ', with non-believers now outnumbering those who believe in God. Now, ...

It might seem unlikely that silence, stillness, and solitude are trending in a generation known for hyperconnectivity. But ...

Conscious aging is a transformative way of approaching your golden years. Read more about how this technique can help with ...

But while I fully understand why people embrace this kind of thing, especially in an uncertain and anxiety-inducing world, there can be a dark side to New Age beliefs and the spiritual language ...

Ageing, especially women’s ageing, is often viewed negatively. In her memoir Blooming, Carol Lefevre critiques different forms of ageism.

As one of her interviewees said, “Subscribing to New Age beliefs is ‘part of the rules for being gay/queer.’” There are other indicators of this connection, well-known in the LGBT community.

CNA Staff, May 24, 2025 / 10:00 am. About 1 in 3 Americans are turning to New Age practices like tarot cards, astrology, and fortune tellers at least once a year, a recent study found — but most ...

(RNS) — A first-of-its-kind Pew Research Center study of religious practices and spiritual beliefs in more than 30 countries shows beliefs in spirits and life after death are common around the ...