Professor Smith, whose work has been a college fixture for decades, pursued enlightenment in churches, monasteries and even Timothy Leary’s living room. Source: Huston Smith, Author of ‘The World’s Religions,’ Dies at 97 – The New York Times
One in four Americans (25%) now call themselves liberal, reflecting steady gains since the 1990s. Conservatives remain the largest ideological group, at 36%. Source: U.S. Conservatives Outnumber Liberals by Narrowing Margin | Gallup
Several hot-button issues will put religion near the center of public life and debate. Source: Here’s what we think will be the major religion stories of 2017 – The Washington Post
The prosperity gospel may be our nation’s new civil religion. Source: Evangelicals should be deeply troubled by Donald Trump’s attempt to mainstream heresy – The Washington Post
The Philos Project welcomes all–Jews, Christians or Muslims–to join in the effort to bring the vision of pluralism, freedom and rule of law to fruition. Source: What Jews and Christians Share in the Middle East – Philos Project
