Religion in the 21st Century

Coincidentally, it's almost exactly the same size as the maximum Social Security benefit.

This demographic transformation has been in progress ever since World War II, but in recent years it's begun to seriously pick up steam.

Brainwashed. Manipulated.

Racism could be fuelled by allowing some schools to turn away children on religious grounds, a policy which an integration group claims is already creating social divisions.

While many people are forced to be remain closeted in a still often homophobic society, the closet nonetheless should never be seen as a healthy place. It suffocates its occupants and, when combined with power, has them victimizing many others.

What has changed is that the views of the right-wing Christians is now officially out of step with the growing majority of Americans -- including, apparently, Tim Tebow.

(RNS) The third season of the megahit PBS series "Downton Abbey" wraps up on Sunday (Feb. 17), capping another must-see run of ruin and redemption at Lord Grantham's stately English manor.

When the Bible comes into the public school classroom, it must arrive through the First Amendment door.

By Suzi Parker LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Arkansas House of Representatives approved a bill on Monday to allow concealed-carry permit holders to take their weapons into churches, and it is expected to be signed into...

Club owners in California, Oregon, Illinois, and Washington State say no thank you to Shocked shows.

Critics say that then-cardinal Bergoglio withdrew the church's support for two priests shortly before their kidnapping by the military.

In collective denial -- such as that concerning climate change -- the group bubble of delusion becomes much more difficult to dispel, or even to become aware of, when people consciously or subconsciously believe they benefit by not seeing it.

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A new study by Canadian academics says Mother Teresa was a product of hype who housed the poor and sick in shoddy conditions, despite her access to a fortune.

WARREN, Mich. — A Detroit suburb did nothing illegal when it refused to allow a group to add an anti-religion message to a Christmas display at city hall, a federal appeals court said Monday.

Was the pope under the influence of a secretive "gay lobby" within the Vatican itself?

For anyone who worries that "Saturday Night Live" doesn't take enough risks, we will kindly point you in the direction of "Djesus Uncrossed," which puts Jesus Christ in a Quentin Tarantino-directed, ultra-violent revenge flick akin to "Django...

In her weekly Open Letter, host Melissa Harris-Perry asks the cardinals charged with electing Pope Benedict XVI's successor to make a choice that acknowledges the diverse and complicated lives of Catholics worldwide, and "honors the best of the faith...

After Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, those familiar with a 12th-century prophecy claiming the next pope will be the last questioned if Judgment Day is quickly approaching.

We should've seen this one coming: PETA is none too pleased with Beyonce's halftime outfit at the Super Bowl.