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New Book Explores 'Noah's Flood': Says Bible and Science Can Get Along
August 14, 2012 — A geologist, is the author of a new book that explores the long history of religious thinking on matters of geological discovery, particularly flood stories such as the biblical account of Noah's ... > full story -
Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Sociologist Used 100 Years of Obituaries as Cultural Barometer
August 14, 2012 — You know you're living in a culture of celebrity when the Twitter for the president of the United States ranks No. 6, trailing behind rock stars Justin Bieber and Katy Perry by millions of followers. ... > full story -
Deeply Held Religious Beliefs Prompting Sick Kids to Be Given 'Futile' Treatment
August 13, 2012 — Parental hopes of a "miraculous intervention," prompted by deeply held religious beliefs, are leading to very sick children being subjected to futile care and needless suffering, suggests a small ... > full story -
Medieval Clerics Resisted Celibacy, Historians Say
August 6, 2012 — Medieval clerics did not relish the prospect of giving up sex when the Papacy tried to introduce the principle of celibacy. Resistance was widespread, it was revealed at an academic conference ... > full story -
A New Amish Community Is Founded Every Three-and-a-Half Weeks in US, Experts Estimate
July 27, 2012 — A new census of the Amish population in the United States estimates that a new Amish community is founded, on average, about every 3.5 weeks, and shows that more than 60 percent of all existing Amish ... > full story -
What Motivates Generosity? Researchers Study Muslims and Catholics
June 20, 2012 — Generosity is accepted and encouraged as a practice, but the reasons behind the behavior are not well understood. Researchers are exploring what motivates people to be generous and how religion ... > full story -
Belief in Hell, According to International Data, Is Associated With Reduced Crime
June 19, 2012 — Religions are thought to serve as bulwarks against unethical behaviors. However, when it comes to predicting criminal behavior, the specific religious beliefs one holds is the determining factor, ... > full story -
Religion Is a Potent Force for Cooperation and Conflict, Research Shows
May 17, 2012 — Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to a new ... > full story -
Clergy Can Fight HIV on Faith-Friendly Terms
May 16, 2012 — In the United States, where blacks bear a disproportionate burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, black religious institutions could help turn the tide. In a new study based on dozens of interviews and ... > full story -
Female Terrorists' Bios Belie Stereotypes, Study Finds
May 15, 2012 — Much like their male counterparts, female terrorists are likely to be educated, employed and native residents of the country where they commit a terrorist act, according to new ... > full story
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