Majorities in the six countries surveyed believe in God, in life after death, and that spells, curses or other magic can influence people’s lives.

Across the world, religions appear very different on the surface. They use different names for God, different rituals, and different sacred texts. However, when you look deeper, many religions share ...

Spiritualism shops offer a space to explore spirituality outside traditional religious settings. "We have a very open, inviting atmosphere here for everyone to just come and be, and honestly, just ...

As a psychologist, I am a scientist of human behavior. I am accountable to what can be understood scientifically through empiricism. And yet empiricism is not the only method we use to explore reality ...

From the supernatural to the super-neurotical. Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK set out to determine whether paranormal beliefs — be it in religion, witchcraft or new age ...

Today, we’re introducing “Believing.” The Times is exploring how we experience religion and spirituality now. By Lauren Jackson Americans believe. Most people are wary of the government, the future ...

How often do Americans engage in spiritual activities? The Religious Landscape Study (RLS) asked U.S. adults about six activities they might do for spiritual purposes. Here are some key findings: ...

Spiritualism, the belief that the living can communicate with the dead, gained popularity in the early 20th century. The religion's growth was fueled by the immense loss of life from World War I and ...