What Is the Religious Breakdown of the New Congress?

The 115th Congress is predominantly Christian. Even though the number of American adults who describe themselves as Christians has declined over the years, the

How Psychedelics and Other Drugs Are Used in Religious Rituals

Psilocybin has been shown To alleviate depression. Mushrooms and hallucinogenic drugs are about to make a comeback onto the global stage, after two reputable

Only 26% of Americans are Not Christian

Religion is losing its footing in the United States Gallup's ongoing research on religion shows that the influence of religion in the U.S. society

President Obama Signs Bill Specifically Granting Atheists Protection Against Persecution

The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent

20 Years of PBS Show ‘Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly’ Come to an End Feb. 24, 2017

The PBS show Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly to air final episode in 2017. The award-winning weekly public television series, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly is

Which Religious Groups are the Most Educated?

Muslims and Hindus are the lowest educated groups, but both are making gigantic leaps in increasing their education levels. The most highly educated are

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Gita Jayanti: Happy Birthday to Bhagavad Gita, the Sacred Hindu Text

The history and celebration of Gita Jayanti Gita Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the Bhagavad Gita which is considered to

Winter Religious Holidays Around the World [Infographic]

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Twitter Cracks Down on Hate Speech

Twitter has added new features to support its stance against abusive and hateful tweets. On November 15, Twitter introduced new features aimed at improving