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Contrary to popular opinion, having God on your side, as Donald Trump claimed he did after the failed attempt on his life, is no piece of cake. One would think that the companionship of the divine ...

The novel and Netflix show explore scriptural themes of light and dark—and the cosmic reign of Christ. My wife and I spent our honeymoon in St. Lucia, an island known for its two iconic mountains that ...

When we search for God, we shouldn’t be surprised when we find him. Or more accurately, when we realize that he’s found us. This realization is what the spiritual tradition calls contemplation.

Americans hold a wide range of beliefs about spirits and related matters. Some views that may be considered spiritual – such as belief in God or another “higher power” – are very common across all ...

(RNS) — Why do I believe in God? Yes, we clergy ask ourselves that question, and more than occasionally. I’ll share my short list of reasons. I have found the presence of God in nature: Two weeks ago, ...

In most of the three dozen countries surveyed, large majorities say they believe in God. 2 Smaller majorities of adults in most countries also say that “there is something spiritual beyond the natural ...

David Bentley Hart is an Eastern Orthodox scholar of religion and a philosopher, writer, and cultural commentator. He is author and translator of 23 books, including the award-winning Theological ...

Mr. Wehner, a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum, is a contributing Opinion writer. He attends McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, Va. It is still the most shattering event in history. For more than ...