There Are Hundreds of Practicing Exorcists in the U.S.
A recent survey of modern exorcists reveals a surprising lack of drama in the business of casting out demons.
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The Prophet
Meet Dave Ramsey, the most important personal finance guru in America. Millions of people follow his biblically inspired advice. It goes like this: 1. Purge yourself of debt; 2. Live on cash; 3. Pretend economic trends don't affect you; 4. Blame yourself when they do.
Today’s College Student Comes in 3 Brands: Religious, Secular, and Spiritual
In years past you likely were either religious or you didn't care to talk about it. On college campuses these days, there are more options, and sometimes students will explain their choices.
The Protestant Work Ethic Is Real
Thanks to a recent paper in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, we finally have some answers for why Americans work so hard.
Why Pope Francis’ Recent Acceptance of Gay Priests Shouldn’t Surprise You
The Catholic Church changes its teachings all the time.
Mystery Shopping for a Church
A growing number of churches are hiring marketing companies to employ "mystery worshippers." Jeff WInkler spent a day grading a local church—and feeling guilty.
Turning Repressed Emotions Into Great Art
A new study finds repressed feelings can spur creativity—for some. It depends on your religious and cultural upbringing.
Guess What? Traditional Marriage Doesn’t Exist
Worried about the government accepting gay marriages? It only pretty recently started accepting straight ones.
Talking About ‘God’ With Galen Guengerich
Paul Hiebert speaks to the Unitarian Universalist senior pastor about religion in America.
Waiting for a Miracle
A new study finds that religious people with community support pursue more aggressive end-of-life treatment to delay death despite seeing no improvement in quality of life.