(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.

Millennia-old religious faith and cutting-edge neuroscience seem an unlikely pairing, but by combining the two, researchers have uncovered new information about our brain's response to spiritual ...

When Hannah Bronson gathers to pray the rosary with other members of Binghamton University’s Newman House, she turns on her laptop instead of kneeling in the chapel. Events such as the weekly praying ...

We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices -- and ...

Pregnancy is a sacred time where a mother's thoughts and emotions influence her baby's personality. Engaging in spiritual activities like lighting diyas, chanting mantras, reciting holy books, and ...

When French intellectual Alexis de Tocqueville toured the United States in the early 19th century, he was struck by how religious Americans were. He linked that religiosity with the success of our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds frontman, 68, embraces a range of "spiritual" practices - from lake swimming to church and ...

Numerology suggests certain birth dates possess high vibrational and spiritual energy, connecting individuals deeply with the universe. Birth numbers 7, 16, and 25, ruled by Ketu, are linked to deep ...