What keeps young people involved in religion as they age?

Things like youth groups, religious school, and weekly services may influence youths' feelings about keeping religion as part of their life.

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
Sept. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Thinking about God makes people more likely to trust AI

"Actively thinking about God" promotes acceptance of AI recommendations in a variety of contexts, from choice in movies to romantic partners.

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~5 min


Feeling ‘called’ to your job can hide mistreatment

Feeling "called to work" or a sense of tikkun olam or zakat can bring motivation to your job, research finds.

Amy Hodges-Rice • futurity
June 21, 2023 ~5 min

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

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

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