Appropriation of Native American healing goes way back

A look back to the 19th century puts contemporary cultural appropriation of Indigenous spiritual practices and healing in context.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
June 13, 2023 ~8 min

Education gap remains among religions in West Africa

Over three generations, Christian children in Africa have surpassed their parents' education level at a much higher rate than Muslim and traditionalist children.

Jill Kimball-Brown • futurity
May 30, 2023 ~10 min


Leaders express more of their faith at work

How much individuals express their religious beliefs in the workplace depends on how much power they hold there, according to new research.

Avery Ruxer Franklin - Rice • futurity
March 20, 2023 ~4 min

Why do we think the ‘forbidden fruit’ is an apple?

The Bible doesn't specify the "forbidden fruit" that gets Adam and Eve kicked out of Eden. Why then do we assume it's an apple?

Andrea Alexander-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~5 min

Most clergy support medical care for depression

Most clergy members in a 2019-2020 survey said they counsel congregation members to seek medical help for depression.

Eric Ferreri-Duke • futurity
Jan. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Why the Magdeburg Confession inspires far-right activists

A relatively obscure 16th century document, the Magdeburg Confession, is getting attention in far-right circles. Here's the story.

Karen McCally-U. Rochester • futurity
Jan. 10, 2023 ~17 min

How faith can inspire environmental action

The majority of the world’s population identifies with a religion – could their faith be used to save the planet?

Christopher Ives, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, University of Nottingham • conversation
Jan. 9, 2023 ~7 min

The Puritans waged the first ‘War on Christmas’

An expert explains how we got to the Christmas celebrations of today after the Puritans banned them, as well as other holiday history.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~12 min


Poll: What if your teen refuses holiday religious services?

In a poll, 44% of parents said that teens shouldn't get to choose whether or not to attend holiday religious services until they're 18.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 19, 2022 ~7 min

A growing number of women give birth at Catholic hospitals, where they do not receive the same reproductive health options – including birth control – provided at other hospitals

Many people do not realize they are delivering at a Catholic hospital, and others may not have a choice. But where one receives care has a profound impact on the birth control options they’re offered.

Maria Gallo, Professor of Epidemiology, The Ohio State University • conversation
June 29, 2022 ~10 min

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