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Sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund studies the intersection of religion and science in Houston, a city with Texas-sized helpings of both: Joel Osteen preaches to packed houses in the old Houston…

“We’re iPhone carrying apes from Mars,” Mike McHargue said to a crowded church auditorium in Denver on a warm September evening. The sweaty crowd laughed, and McHargue smiled from beneath his red…

The complex of American individualism and optimism encompasses both prosperity gospel Christians and California yogis, who may often have more in common than they realize.

Whether it’s the Christmas miracle, the dreidel proclaiming that “a great miracle happened there,” or Saturday Night Live poking fun at the miracle narrative, ‘tis the season for miracle mentions to become commonplace.

Hanson is a tempting spokesperson for the anti-aid-in-dying movement because he represents its “traditional” family values, a nostalgic view of male independence and dominance within an idealized conception of nuclear families.

A Q&A with sociologist Saher Selod.

The “end of the world” is great for this televangelist’s business.

In a recent survey, 72 percent of white evangelicals said immorality wasn’t a detriment to being a good public servant.

Is someone a liar if they actually believe their delusions to be true?

When, if ever, is it acceptable to lie?