Defining religion isn’t as simple as it seems. Is it belief in God, a system of rituals, or a cultural tradition? Scholars have debated this for centuries, offering competing definitions from ...

Historically, Religion is much more than worship; it also serves a complex set of other personal and social functions. We can see this by considering the history of Religion.

Ross Douthat on Trump, Mysticism and Psychedelics The Times Opinion columnist discusses religion and belief — at this moment in our politics, and in our lives more generally.

Yet the relationship between religion, spirituality, and mental health is complex and multifaceted, with trauma and adversity sometimes leading to profound spiritual questioning.