Faith
I Help Connect People With Their Dead Loved Ones
We spoke with a shaman from the Eastern Himalayan region on guiding the souls of the dead and bringing closure to the living.
‘Exvangelicals’ Are Living a Uniquely American Crisis
Abandoning the religion you were raised in is a long-standing tradition. But for former evangelicals, leaving the church is a lonely path.
Interfaith Love is Vilified in India. This Couple Wants to Change That
An internet project seeks to counter rising hate against marrying someone of a different faith, caste and ethnicity.
A Real-Life Samaritan Leader Explains What It Means to Be a Good Samaritan
There are less than 1,000 Samaritans living in the world today. Community secretary Mabrook Ishaq is one of them. He told us his story.
Hijras Are Welcome Among the Men at This Mosque in Delhi's Rangpuri
"Allah wants everyone to take his name. Even the birds pray to him."
This Ex-Naturopath Is Speaking Out Against Her Former Profession
She was a licensed naturopath in two states, and now is one of the fields biggest critics.
One weird trick to avoiding ACA insurance penalties: Pray
Christians objecting to government-mandated insurance can sign up for a "moral" healthcare alternative
What It's Like to Be Catholic and Divorced
My divorce filled me with dread, but my marriage was even worse.
I Will Die to Protect This Holy Well in the West Bank
The first-person story of Archimandrite Ioustinos, the guardian of Jacob's Well in the West Bank.
I Died, Met God, and Came Back as a Roots Healer
The first-person story of Bishop Dickerson, one of the last roots workers in Mississippi.
Some LGBT Mormons feel like outsiders in their own church
Same-sex marriage is threatening to tear the church apart.
How La Virgen de Guadalupe Became an Icon
On the anniversary of her first appearance, we look at the evolution of the symbol that has special resonance for Mexican people.