Family planning policies over the last 50 years have had significant positive effects on children’s well-being, according to a new paper presented at the Spring 2013 Conference on the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA).
More than 6-in-10 (63 percent) Americans agree that immigrants currently living in the country illegally should be allowed to become citizens provided they meet certain requirements, according to a study by conducted by Public Religion Research Institute.
In his first ecumenical and interfaith gathering as Pope, Francis spoke the fastest growing religious demographic: the “nones” and atheists.
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori describes the enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Is eternal life possible or even desirable? Would it be eternally engaging or eternally boring? The Immortality Project seeks to study these questions.
A study published by the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues says that the number of people who claim no religious affiliation as grown. Most of these “nones” are people who believe in God and most had a religious affiliation earlier in life.
Savitri Hensman, writing in the Guardian, says Archbishop Justin Welby can follow up his appreciation for faithful gay relationships with “practical measures, he could strengthen the Church of England’s credibility in sharing the good news of God’s love for all.”
David Brooks reflects on what makes movements vital and what makes movements die. One sign of death: closing ranks in a search for purity.
NBC News posted two images from St. Peter’s Square. One taken in 2005 at Pope John Paul’s funeral, a few days before the announcement of Pope Benedict, the other from taken Tuesday at the announcement of Pope Francis.
Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman writes about how he has come to believe in marriage equality.