(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.

We commonly consider spiritual practices as sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers at the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...