“This is not about a fear of God,” one sociologist said.

There’s long been debate over the intentions of America’s founders about the role of religion. That’s been turbocharged with the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on ...

There’s been a recent resurgence of religious life in America, according to new surveys which find communities of worship ...

Religion plays a greater role in growth, prosperity and economic development than many people realize. This is the finding of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Religious beliefs have been woven into the fabric of human existence for millennia, shaping cultures and guiding personal choices ...

A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a ...

A prayer festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC was partially organized and funded by the federal government. Its evangelical messaging called for more religion in politics not less. Critics ...

For decades, psychologists have observed a consistent pattern: religious people tend to report being happier and more ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand the religious and spiritual beliefs, practices, and views of the growing number of people around the world who are religiously ...

Lately, organized religion has slowly been fading away. This change is happening because of cultural shifts and social dynamics that have changed how we connect with faith and belief. One big reason ...