(RNS) — Criticism of spirituality as inherently selfish may be overblown, according to two new studies that suggest people who are spiritual but not religious are civically and politically engaged.

JEDDAH — "Charity is more of a spiritual activity than an economic one," said Rashid Gazzali Koolivayal during a lecture titled "Zakaat and Sadaqah," held at the International Indian School Girls’ ...

We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices -- and ...

When Hannah Bronson gathers to pray the rosary with other members of Binghamton University’s Newman House, she turns on her laptop instead of kneeling in the chapel. Events such as the weekly praying ...

Over the course of their lives, people meet thousands of people in social and professional settings and form a huge number of relationships. But very few people really leave a deep, lasting impression ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds frontman, 68, embraces a range of "spiritual" practices - from lake swimming to church and ...

Nick Cave says he had a "transcendent, spiritual" experience at Radiohead's concert. The Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds frontman, 68, embraces a range of "spiritual" practices - from lake swimming to ...