Is the Christian Right Driving Americans Away From Religion?
New research finds that, when evangelical organizations raise their profile by sponsoring a high-profile political campaign, a backlash ensues.
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A Church in Massachusetts Opened Its Doors to an Undocumented Woman. It Now Faces Threats of Retaliation From City Authorities.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno reportedly responded to the South Congregational's sanctuary project by calling for the city to look into whether the church's housing facility was up to code.
Viewfinder: Observing Palm Sunday in Sevilla
Children ask for candy from members of the La Paz brotherhood as they head to church to take part in the Palm Sunday procession in Sevilla, Spain, on March 25th, 2018.
The Jedi Faithful
The Jedi religion—inspired by the Star Wars franchise—has already earned tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. But can it prove its spiritual legitimacy to a skeptical public?
Viewfinder: Traditional Kandyan Dancers in Sri Lanka
Traditional Kandyan dancers perform during a procession in front of the Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 1st, 2018.
Is Federal Data Misstating the State of Hate?
Anti-Muslim hate crimes are recorded at a rate of less than half their Jewish counterparts in America. Those numbers may not paint a full picture.
The Edit, Episode #2: A Conversation About the Theft of Religious Items From Indigenous Communities
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, award-winning journalist Kathleen Sharp discusses her feature story on the Hopi community.
Re-Conceptualizing Sacred Spaces
Churches are centers for community gatherings, but as less people remain affiliated to specific religions they need to adapt to continue connecting people.
Satanists Just Made It a Little Easier to Get an Abortion in Missouri
During oral arguments for a lawsuit between the Satanic Temple and Missouri over abortion restrictions, the state solicitor general debunked the notion that an ultrasound is legally required for any woman seeking an abortion. That in itself is a minor miracle.
The Internet May Be Reducing Religious Rigidity
New research reports people are less certain there is one true faith if they spend a lot of time online.