What Matters Most
A new study illuminates the motivations behind religious sacrifice among a very devout population — adolescents.
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Faith-based Language Key to Accessing Fundamentalists’ Compassion
New research conducted in the U.S. and Iran suggests religious hard-liners' positions can be softened if the appeal is couched in a respect for their beliefs.
A New Genesis: Getting World Religions to Worship Ecologically
The world's various religious traditions may speak of respect for and stewardship of nature, but the current ecological plight suggests the message may need some reinforcement as it moves from pulpit to pew.
Parallel Paths?
Review: A useful but incomplete book looks at the compatibility (if any) of Buddhism and science.
Religion and Intolerance in Contemporary American Politics
A leading political scientist finds that intolerance of opposing political views is stronger among people with the strongest religious views.
Attending Services Linked to Support for Suicide Attacks
What turns a person into a suicide bomber? Surprisingly, the answer does not seem to be intense personal religiosity, according to new research that analyzes data from seven nations.
With Liberty and Justice For All (Except Muslims)
The 'Bradley Effect' may be kaput, but the 'Turban Effect' is alive and kicking.
Defusing the Infidels Among Us
A Miller-McCune interview with Mark Juergensmeyer, author of Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State.
We Like Our Politicians Devout — But Not Too Devout
A Miller-McCune.com interview on the double-edged role religion will play in November's election.
It’s Hard to Have Your Pants Down Sitting in a Pew
If you actually get up and go to church (or synagogue or mosque), the odds are you’re less likely to cheat on your spouse.