Religion's influence is changing as atheism, secular humanism, and personalized spirituality continue to grow. Explore why traditional faith is declining in some societies, where atheism thrives, and ...

For our latest survey data about views of religion’s role in public life, read our 2026 report, “How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life.” The vast majority of U.S.

Nearly all Filipinos believe in God, most pray daily and 92% identify as Christian, with Catholics as the majority.

Beliefs about the relationship between religion and science may be a key factor in people's views on mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, especially in minority racial communities, ...

The following editorial appears in the current issue of LIFE: This Easter all mankind seems to be trying harder than ever to find within itself some sign or hope of moral rebirth. As Paul Hutchinson ...

(RNS) — In the U.S., two-thirds of respondents say that it is important to have a leader at the national level who stands up for people with religious beliefs. Less than half of respondents believe ...

NPR's stories on U.S. and world religion, spirituality, ethics, and moral issues affecting society and culture. Subscribe to ...

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.

The effects of this irreducible diversity, familiar to students of the history of religion in America, are still ...

Religion plays a varying role in people’s lives, from serving as a component of your sense of identity to giving you a framework for your daily schedule. With the election of Pope Leo XIV, everyone ...