Articles tagged with Secularization
A new study explores how religious faith can complement climate science, providing hope, meaning, and motivation for continued action. Faith-based activists in Sweden and South Africa reveal that spirituality gives them strength and direction to commit to climate issues.
A decline in churchgoing among middle-aged, less educated white Americans is linked to increased mortality rates from drug overdoses, suicide, and alcoholic liver disease. The study found that states with the largest declines in churchgoing experienced larger increases in deaths of despair, starting years before the opioid crisis began.
A recent study by Prof. Dr. Detlef Pollack reveals a dramatic decline in religious ties across the world, with secularization being a major factor. The study examines various factors contributing to this decline, including growing prosperity and individualization.
A study by the University of Münster found that families cultivate a religious self-image and engage in joint practices are crucial for transmitting religion. The most important role is played by mothers, while regular communication with a religious figure also plays a key role.
A new study finds that large numbers of Americans are leaving organized religion to pursue spirituality in ways that align with their individual values. The research shows a decline in religious attendance and affiliation, but an increase in individual faith and meditation practice.
A University of Cambridge study found that people of religious faith experienced lower levels of unhappiness and stress during the UK's Covid-19 lockdowns. The research suggests that religion may act as a bulwark against increased distress and reduced wellbeing during times of crisis.