This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The paper first proposes a new definition of religion which features a novel four-layered element and which does not involve any circularity ...

Your clients may have a broad range of religious or spiritual beliefs, practices, and experiences. These reflect the great existential challenges of life and death: making meaning of our lives, ...

There is a feeling that religion can influence political agendas and election results. Religion contributes significantly to the formation of laws. Religion is the basic element of legal processes.

Religion has long been a central part of life for many. But recent trends in the United States have revealed that increasingly more people are leaving religion. By 2070, many project that Christianity ...

As we continue to work through the 12 main world religions, our latest faith feature is on Hinduism. With just over one billion followers globally, Hinduism is the third largest of world religions, ...

In yesterday's op-ed submission, "A case for God," Kevin Dillon does his utmost to place the philosophical position of atheism on the same level as what he describes as "beliefs" of all kinds. Atheism ...

Named after the sage Confucius (b. 551 B.C.E.), Confucianism is one of the most important philosophical traditions in China. Although it’s widely considered a spiritual philosophy, some scholars ...

Numerous studies have confirmed that intelligence is associated with a specific set of religious and political beliefs, including liberalism, anti-racism, free speech, tolerance of others and being ...

Throughout history, science and religion have often been framed as adversaries locked in an enduring conflict. This portrayal implies that believing in God necessitates rejecting rational thinking, ...

The vast majority of people globally identify with a religious group. Religion may significantly dictate, influence and/or inform their behavior and interactions with others, whether consciously or ...

Having stronger religious beliefs is linked to higher levels of sexual satisfaction, a new study shows. Those who report religion being important in their lives have less sex – driven by abstinence ...