spirituality
Studies suggest spiritual practices may prompt people to get off the mat and engage
By Yonat Shimron — August 18, 2022
(RNS) — Criticism of spirituality as inherently selfish may be overblown, according to two new studies that suggest people who are spiritual but not religious are civically and politically engaged.
Ayurveda’s spiritual science makes inroads among foodies and healers
By Richa Karmarkar — August 17, 2022
(RNS) — At the intersection of science and religion, the ancient art of ayurveda is attracting believers seeking to improve their health by treating soul and body.
What happened on the 10th of Av? Judaism was rebooted.
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 9, 2022
(RNS) — Are American Jews in a new Yavneh? Or, something better?
Norman Lear, Jewish thinker
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 28, 2022
(RNS) — Norman Lear understood Jewish values, perhaps even more than he recognized.
House of Intuition founders want you to tap into your ‘inner magic’
By Alejandra Molina — January 14, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — In 'Your Intuition Led You Here,' Alex Naranjo and Marlene Vargas advise readers on how to find their own inner magic.
Being ‘godless’ might be good for your health, new study finds
By Bob Smietana — March 4, 2021
(RNS) — Several new studies are challenging the idea that being an atheist leads to poor health.
Report: People who are highly spiritual tend to be more civic-minded
By Yonat Shimron — September 23, 2020
(RNS) — The Fetzer Institute-sponsored study also found that the more spiritual people said they were, the more inclined they appeared to be to volunteer and donate. But only 36% said their spirituality influences their political actions.
Black Lives Matter co-founder denounces Pat Robertson for saying the movement is ‘anti-God’
By Alejandra Molina — September 12, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'To insinuate that our movement is trying to destroy Christianity is disgraceful and outright offends our Christian siblings who are a part of our movement against racial injustice,' Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors said in a statement released Saturday (Sept. 12).
Poll: US believers see message of change from God in virus
By Elana Schor and Hannah Fingerhut — May 15, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — A new poll found that 31% of Americans who believe in God feel strongly that the virus is a sign of God telling humanity to change.
Responding to COVID-19 is a marathon, not a sprint
By Thomas Reese — April 28, 2020
(RNS) — The COVID-19 pandemic is a wakeup call for political, economic and spiritual conversion. Returning to ‘normal’ is not an option.
Spirituality in a time of quarantine
By Thomas Reese — March 15, 2020
(RNS) — It is time to put the common good over our personal good; it is time to respect science not partisan spin masters; it is time to be our better selves.
In this art gallery, conversations about religion and spirituality are welcome
By Alejandra Molina — December 17, 2019
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Bridge Projects is a new gallery space that seeks to link art with spiritual and religious traditions.
The religious vision of the Grateful Dead’s Robert Hunter
By Jeffrey Salkin — September 26, 2019
(RNS) — Note to Deadheads: There is a hidden link between Robert Hunter and Rosh Hashana.
The spiritual legacy of Doom
By Kaitlin Curtice — December 11, 2018
(RNS) — I experienced a combination of terror and awe: gun in hand, destroying demonic monsters and those who guarded them anytime they came into our path.
Four challenges for the bishops at synod on young people
By Thomas Reese — October 1, 2018
(RNS) — Many young people say they are 'spiritual' but not 'religious.' In other words, they are thirsty but don’t like what the church is serving. The clergy needs to listen to the young before speaking to the young.
