A new book reports growing interest in bespoke rituals. But when God’s not in the equation, rituals lose their potency.

According to an entry in the Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine, a religious ritual is any repetitive and patterned behavior that is prescribed by or tied to a religious institution, belief or custom ...

A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a ...

The Buddha's "Parable of the Raft" posits that spiritual teachings serve as a temporary means for achieving liberation, ...

There’s been a recent resurgence of religious life in America, according to new surveys which find communities of worship ...

The residents of ancient Pompeii performed regular religious rituals using fancy imported incense resins that came from far beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. These sacrificial offerings are ...

The Easter Bunny is a much-celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might ...