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The religiously unaffiliated are the fastest-growing demographic in many Western countries.
Religious leaders from multiple traditions are increasingly framing environmental protection as a moral and spiritual obligation.
As AI systems become more sophisticated, theologians and ethicists are grappling with questions about consciousness, soul, and moral agency.
The annual month of fasting, prayer, and community brings Muslims worldwide together in shared spiritual practice.
Reports from multiple watchdog organizations indicate that restrictions on religious freedom are increasing worldwide.
Christianity's center of gravity continues to shift from Europe and North America to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The number of Hindu temples in the United States has grown dramatically, reflecting the expanding South Asian diaspora.
Multiple monitoring organizations report that antisemitic incidents in Europe remain at elevated levels.
Mindfulness meditation, now a billion-dollar industry, has complex roots in Buddhist contemplative traditions.
Sikhs are increasingly visible in political leadership across the Western world.
