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A 2007 Pew survey shows that religion continues to play an active role in American public and private lives, and that America is not as secular as Europe.

On January 16, 1786, the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom drafted by Thomas Jefferson and passed on that day is still proclaimed by every U.S President.

In 2007, the ACLU and other groups pushed against censorship of religious books in American prisons; but, does religious censorship still linger today?

Some elements in society think atheism is a new fad. It is now popular to not believe in god, but is that true in society that for years has been defined by belief.

The 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Tax Code sets rules pertaining to a religious group's involvement in political activity.

Parents who place high value on religion want and need to find activities that will instill religious values into their children.

Those who consider almost everything to be sinful, obsess over religious concepts and experience painful guilt may have scrupulosity, a religious form of OCD.

Religious Right voters need to realize that the Republican Party shares neither their values nor their idealistic future. It cares only about their votes.

Finding homeschool curriculum without references to religion can be a challenge. Education at home doesn't have to be religious.

Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.

British Humanist Association's ads criticize labeling children according to their parents' religion and spiritual beliefs and seek the end of tax-funded UK faith schools.

The Vatican, under Pope Benedict XVI, is concerned about both the number and the possibly the behavior and lifestyle of American nuns.

Hollywood in the 1920s discovered a gold mine in religious epic style movies. These two are fine examples of silent filmmaking.

Protestants make up the largest numbers in the U. S. House of Representatives and Senate however a growing number of members now come from many other religious groups.

Students create a movie poster based on a famous story from the Bible.

Mixing, matching religious beliefs--picking, choosing from disparate spiritual traditions--is widespread phenomenon, affirms Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life research.

Because of the spiritual nature involved, religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (scrupulosity) must be approached and dealt with from a unique angle.

Germany contains a number of historical, religious sites including cathedrals, monasteries, Jewish museums and more.

A week long hybrid festival of the rebirth of Christ combining Catholic and Maya traditions with a climax of a sleepless three-day march of holy statues.

From the first recorded interactions between mankind and his gods to the rise of Christianity, the High Places and the heavens separated the creator from creation.

Tom Cruise and Scientology seem to go hand-in-hand in the media these days, but what is this thing he's attached to? Explore the Scientology argument.

Not everyone wants a religious funeral. This article explores non-religious funerals, and the basic structure of a cremation ceremony.

Despite repeated challenges, the religious clause in the First Amendment continues to stand the test of time.

It took decades to get beyond old history book lessons about persecuted pilgrims, but now scholars have more sensible reasons why early colonists crossed the Atlantic.

Those with religious OCD may be wary of using exposure-response prevention, one of the most common treatment methods for the disease. This prayer may help.

Throughout his life, Abraham Lincoln's faith had a great deal of impact on him. His religious views were shaped by a variety of influences.

York provides perhaps the best-preserved selection of medieval architecture of any English city, all within easy walking distance for the visitor.

For a millennium it was the spiritual center of the Zoroastrian world. For more than 700 years it was also a thriving center of Buddhist thought.

Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.

How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?

KIng Ashoka was the epitome of a religious and spiritual leader who sought to unify all the people of his land. Without him Buddhism may have never blossomed as it did.

Biography of Blaise Pascal with focus on his religious philosophies as opposed to his scientific discoveries. He is famous for his "Pensées" and "Pascal's Wager.

American history tourists: learn about Bowne House, site of pre-Revolutionary War colonies' fight for religious freedom, a half-hour from Manhattan and Kennedy Airport

Public events that celebrate important religious and social occasions are primary facets of tribal life for communities of the Plains region of the United States

One of the most important figures in the concept of the separation of church and state in American history was Virginian, James Madison.

The non-biblical story of the Festival of Lights uses many symbols that link history to religious practice. Jews seeking to combat Christmas influences are adding more.

Parents wanting to fill children's Easter gift baskets with gifts that feed the soul as well as the body can choose children's religious books for kids of various ages.

The practice of confession is both ancient and contemporary. The option is always there to exercise this spiritual concept. Who confesses, and how does it help them?

Religion plays a large role in the lives of many people. What role does religion play when it comes to longevity?

The articles analyses images of religious exile and exclusion in the poetry of Emily Dickinson

First communion gifts don't have to be religious to be meaningful and special. Keep reading for some unique first communion gift ideas for girls and boys

Religious landmarks are among the most beautiful in the world. Among such landmarks, five famous Christian places stand out as must-see destinations.

Use these gift ideas at the end of the school year to say thanks to religious education teachers.

Hagia Sophia has been a source of wonder and mystery since it was first constructed. When you're visiting Istanbul, you'll want to know a little background before you go.

After the Civil Wars among Muslims in the 7th Century, there was a need for redirection back to the actual tenets of faith. It was a time of introspection.

Every faith tradition has a history that includes visions, trances, and mystical dreams that seek to renew belief systems or introduce new faith expressions.

A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.

An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.

What role did the Scottish Enlightenment play in Jefferson's views on religious freedom, and would he have seen the United States as a Christian Nation?

Thomas Jefferson stands alongside Madison as the one of the strongest voices in America for Religious Freedom.