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Ebola, religion and health in Africa
Jan 23, 2015
Baffour K. Takyi
Older seminarians, especially minority women, face tough job market with rising student debt
Dec 31, 2014
David Briggs
Religion and immigration in Europe
Dec 20, 2014
Elisa Di Benedetto
5 ways faith may promote healthier marriages
Dec 09, 2014
David Briggs
Not just gay issues: Why hundreds of congregations made final break with mainline denominations
Nov 24, 2014
David Briggs
Religion and guns: Studies find faith linked to lower devotion to firearms
Nov 13, 2014
David Briggs
Democracy and Islam: The experience of Indonesia and Turkey
Nov 10, 2014
Endy Bayuni
Parents No. 1 influence helping teens remain religiously active as young adults
Oct 29, 2014
David Briggs
Language barriers: Orthodox, Catholic churches face delicate balance in meeting needs of ethnic ministries
Oct 17, 2014
David Briggs
Creating creationists: Silencing the middle in the science-religion dialogue
Sep 30, 2014
David Briggs
Cultivating gratitude: Being thankful with some help from religious friends
Sep 09, 2014
David Briggs
Faith 101: Supporting college freshmen through times of spiritual questioning
Aug 29, 2014
David Briggs
Forgiveness in its own time: How faith communities can help trauma survivors heal
Aug 06, 2014
David Briggs
7 ways congregations can embrace people with special needs
Jul 13, 2014
David Briggs
What schism? Sexuality issues rarely create serious conflict in congregations
Jun 30, 2014
David Briggs
Catholic churches most likely to be on the front lines of issues from abortion to poverty
Jun 17, 2014
David Briggs
It is most blessed to give and to receive, studies suggest
May 29, 2014
David Briggs
Leaning inward: Mothers at the margins find hope, support in faith
May 17, 2014
David Briggs
Morality study: What would you do for a million dollars?
Apr 29, 2014
David Briggs
How can secular and religious individuals share the same public space? Humility, humility and humility
Apr 11, 2014
David Briggs
Holy self-worth: Studies find religion promotes healthy body image for young women
Mar 25, 2014
David Briggs
The Lord is their shepherd: New study reveals who reads the Bible – and why
Mar 07, 2014
David Briggs
Racial power vs. divine glory: Why desegregation remains an elusive goal for U.S. congregations
Feb 28, 2014
David Briggs
What price a religious calling? Record seminary debt shows need for financial as well as divine guidance
Feb 19, 2014
David Briggs
Finding the next T.D. Jakes or Joel Osteen: Keys to a successful pastoral CEO search
Feb 03, 2014
David Briggs
Online tool helps make sense of the great American middle in abortion debate
Jan 17, 2014
David Briggs
Religion and volunteering: What motivates people of faith to serve thy neighbor
Jan 02, 2014
David Briggs
As black-white gap widens, Americans do not want to talk about race
Dec 19, 2013
David Briggs
Studies: Religion linked to fewer violent crimes; being ‘spiritual but not religious’ tied to increased risk
Nov 29, 2013
David Briggs
U.S. congregations report major gains in accepting gays and lesbians, racial, ethnic diversity
Nov 12, 2013
David Briggs
Fire in the pews: Competition reviving Latin American religious landscape
Nov 01, 2013
David Briggs
Media matters: R-rated films, violent video games may lower religious practice of teens, young adults
Oct 22, 2013
David Briggs
U.S. Catholic women at crossroads as gender gap disappears: Will Pope Francis make a difference?
Sep 25, 2013
David Briggs
Divine support may reduce parental stress, increase satisfaction
Sep 16, 2013
David Briggs
Who wants to join the Plain Mennonites and Amish? The real seekers of Anabaptist life
Aug 28, 2013
David Briggs
Reversing the exodus: 7 characteristics of congregations successfully attracting young adults
Aug 11, 2013
David Briggs
Demon rum: Study finds alcohol may release aggression in religious individuals
Jul 26, 2013
David Briggs
Homosexuality and the pews: Seven signs influencing congregational acceptance of gays and lesbians
Jul 07, 2013
David Briggs
Faith and sex: Cyberporn takes emotional, spiritual toll on religious Americans
Jun 13, 2013
David Briggs
More than a platitude: Praying for others promotes hope, optimism, studies suggest
May 23, 2013
David Briggs
Faithful unions: Religion buffers high costs of marriage
May 09, 2013
David Briggs
Religion and economic growth: Drive to succeed in business crosses faith traditions
Apr 18, 2013
David Briggs
The Final Four, travel teams and empty pews: Research on sports and religion
Apr 03, 2013
David Briggs
Religion and mercy: Who is most likely to forgive?
Mar 25, 2013
David Briggs
The next pope, Pentecostalism and the Global South
Mar 06, 2013
David Briggs
Five hopeful signs for U.S. congregations
Feb 18, 2013
David Briggs
Religion and gun control: The possibilities for change
Jan 31, 2013
David Briggs
The ties that may not bind: Race, religion and marriage
Jan 14, 2013
David Briggs
Key to benevolence: Experiencing divine love may be gift that keeps on giving
Dec 21, 2012
David Briggs
Counting Catholics: 'Church of immigrants' poised for growth
Dec 10, 2012
David Briggs
As religious tensions cross borders, nativist fears fuel global hostilities, restrictions
Nov 21, 2012
David Briggs
Belief in miracles climbs in the age of Oprah
Oct 27, 2012
David Briggs
Investing in faith: Religion helps retirees stay mentally fit, studies indicate
Oct 02, 2012
David Briggs
Amid violent protests and provocative films, religion journalists create global path to understanding
Sep 18, 2012
David Briggs
Parting with treasure easier said than done: Churchgoers give far less than they think
Aug 27, 2012
David Briggs
The high cost of service: Student debt burdens religious workers
Aug 06, 2012
David Briggs
A religion scholar who changed lives: The grace of Deborah Bruce
Jul 17, 2012
David Briggs
Take this job and love it: Faith plays role in workplace satisfaction
Jul 03, 2012
David Briggs
The power of language: Does the term Islamist increase understanding or promote prejudice?
Jun 16, 2012
David Briggs
Sex and the church: U.S. congregations struggle with gay, lesbian issues
May 19, 2012
David Briggs
Diversity rising: Census shows Mormons, nondenominational churches, Muslims spreading out across U.S.
May 01, 2012
David Briggs
Facebook Faith Works for Tim Tebow; But Is It for Everyone?
Apr 23, 2012
David Briggs
Knowing where they stand: Belief in resurrection central to religious identity across Christian landscape
Apr 05, 2012
David Briggs
Killing the clergy softly: Congregational conflict, job loss and depression
Mar 15, 2012
David Briggs
Looking back – and forth – in anger: Catholic outrage, defections, over abuse scandal not letting up
Feb 29, 2012
David Briggs
Dynamic ‘nones’ hold key to future of American religion
Feb 16, 2012
David Briggs
Prayer, Tebowing and the Super Bowl: The evolving relationship of sports and religion
Jan 31, 2012
David Briggs
Experiencing is believing: Odyssey into the heart of American religion punctures stereotypes
Jan 17, 2012
David Briggs
Happily ever after: Shared faith linked to kinder, gentler marriages
Dec 19, 2011
David Briggs
Romney's dilemma: Anti-Mormon prejudice comes from all sides
Dec 02, 2011
David Briggs
Obesity rising: Religion and food can be unhealthy combination
Nov 09, 2011
David Briggs
Religious but not spiritual: The high costs of ignoring personal piety
Oct 25, 2011
David Briggs
What, me retire? Poor economy, pension issues challenge clergy, denominations
Oct 04, 2011
David Briggs
American dreamers: Keeping economic faith amid the recession
Sep 20, 2011
David Briggs
East or West: Talk is cheap when it comes to religious freedoms
Aug 31, 2011
David Briggs
Religion and higher education: The effect on faith of being smarter than a fifth-grader
Aug 12, 2011
David Briggs
Absence of faith: Religion, taxes and the U.S. financial crisis
Jul 30, 2011
David Briggs
Give us our daily passage: Reading Bible tied to social justice issues
Jul 05, 2011
David Briggs
Holy rollers: Churchgoing, friendships may deter problem gambling
Jun 18, 2011
David Briggs
Numbers vs. nurture: Predicting the future of religion
May 25, 2011
David Briggs
'Free riders' and the recession: Churches face hard economic choices attracting new members
May 06, 2011
David Briggs
First Hindu census reveals quiet growth in U.S.
Apr 20, 2011
David Briggs
Is religion in America in decline?
Mar 31, 2011
David Briggs
Charlie Sheen circus points out double-edged sword of religion and alcohol
Mar 16, 2011
David Briggs
Paranormal is the new normal in America
Jan 31, 2011
David Briggs
Rising religious tide in China overwhelms atheist doctrine
Jan 18, 2011
David Briggs
Muslim-majority nations more likely to deny religious freedom
Dec 28, 2010
David Briggs
In God NFL players can trust: Teams, public pave path to deviance
Dec 04, 2010
David Briggs
Younger clergy lead online growth: Is there time left for prayer?
Nov 03, 2010
David Briggs
Americans’ images of God: Love may keep us together
Oct 20, 2010
David Briggs
Empty pew next to poor children limits benefits of faith
Oct 03, 2010
David Briggs
An Inconvenient Truth: Religious freedom is messy, fragile
Sep 23, 2010
David Briggs
Studies on 'honorable suicide,' women clergy challenge stereotypes
Sep 01, 2010
David Briggs
Faith leaders need to hold violent men accountable
Aug 21, 2010
David Briggs
It’s 9 a.m. Sunday: Do you know where your congregation is?
Jul 15, 2010
David Briggs
Zoning battles endanger religious freedom, test spirit of law
Jun 24, 2010
David Briggs
Race, racism and the segregation of American religion
Jun 18, 2010
David Briggs
Parents play major role in religious lives of young adults
Jun 08, 2010
David Briggs
Sexual abuse of children crosses faith lines
May 17, 2010
David Briggs
Not everyone wins, but all faiths grow in competitive marketplace
Apr 23, 2010
David Briggs
Deaths of innocents challenge individual, social beliefs
Apr 10, 2010
David Briggs
New insights into HIV prevention, Christian music and women in Islam
Mar 15, 2010
David Briggs
Catholics, evangelicals play key role in health care debate
Mar 02, 2010
David Briggs
Religious freedom offers hope to Haiti in quake aftermath
Feb 17, 2010
David Briggs
Studies find God is alive and well among America’s youth
Jan 20, 2010
David Briggs
Study on race, religion lifts up unpopular truth of two Americas
Jan 06, 2010
David Briggs
A dog’s life: Pets guide evolving theology of creation, environment
Dec 02, 2009
David Briggs
Understanding Islam requires historical, social scientific data
Nov 19, 2009
David Briggs
Religion in sickness and in health
Nov 03, 2009
David Briggs
The mighty have fallen: Is it time to redefine the mainline?
Oct 12, 2009
David Briggs
Evolution of religion balances between peace and chaos
Sep 30, 2009
David Briggs
The black church at a crossroads: Staying alive in the city
Aug 23, 2009
David Briggs
America is not No. 1 in religious diversity
Aug 07, 2009
David Briggs
Secular dreams confront religious realities
Jul 22, 2009
David Briggs
Taking sides in 30-year war over gay, lesbian issues
Jul 08, 2009
David Briggs
Don't Stop Thinking about the Money
Jun 22, 2009
David Briggs
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