Unaffiliated & Nones Archives - Religion News Service https://religionnews.com/category/faith/unaffiliated-nones/ Driving essential conversation about how religion and beliefs shape us and our world. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:14:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://religionnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Favicon-100x100.png Unaffiliated & Nones Archives - Religion News Service https://religionnews.com/category/faith/unaffiliated-nones/ 32 32 The Black church has moved from essential to voluntary, says author Jason Shelton https://religionnews.com/2024/09/03/the-black-church-has-moved-from-essential-to-voluntary-says-author-jason-shelton/ https://religionnews.com/2024/09/03/the-black-church-has-moved-from-essential-to-voluntary-says-author-jason-shelton/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:14:22 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4164204 (RNS) — ‘Is the Black church dead? I think it really varies depending on which traditions we’re talking about,’ said Shelton, a sociologist at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/09/03/the-black-church-has-moved-from-essential-to-voluntary-says-author-jason-shelton/feed/ 0 Montgomery County, Maryland, was most religiously diverse US county in 2023 https://religionnews.com/2024/08/30/montgomery-county-maryland-was-most-religiously-diverse-u-s-county-in-2023/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/30/montgomery-county-maryland-was-most-religiously-diverse-u-s-county-in-2023/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:58:26 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4164319 (RNS) — Beyond the religiously unaffiliated, which represent slightly less than 2 in 10 (17.8%) residents, the largest religious group in the county was Black Protestants, who make up 10% of the population. 

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/30/montgomery-county-maryland-was-most-religiously-diverse-u-s-county-in-2023/feed/ 0 U.S. Latinas embrace spiritual practices outside traditional religion https://religionnews.com/2024/08/29/u-s-latinas-embrace-spiritual-practices-outside-traditional-religion/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/29/u-s-latinas-embrace-spiritual-practices-outside-traditional-religion/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:13:37 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4163959 (RNS) — Many U.S. Latinas have turned to sound healing while seeking spiritual practices outside of traditional religion.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/29/u-s-latinas-embrace-spiritual-practices-outside-traditional-religion/feed/ 0 Would Jesus park in a bike lane? For Philadelphia churches, it’s a real question https://religionnews.com/2024/08/13/would-jesus-park-in-a-bike-lane-for-philadelphia-churches-its-a-real-question/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/13/would-jesus-park-in-a-bike-lane-for-philadelphia-churches-its-a-real-question/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:50:40 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4161976 (RNS) — A dispute over weekend parking in bike lanes has left a group of inner-city congregations in Philadelphia dealing with a tricky urban dilemma.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/13/would-jesus-park-in-a-bike-lane-for-philadelphia-churches-its-a-real-question/feed/ 0 Amnesty International report condemns France’s hijab ban for its Olympic athletes https://religionnews.com/2024/07/19/amnesty-international-report-condemns-frances-hijab-ban-for-its-olympic-athletes/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/19/amnesty-international-report-condemns-frances-hijab-ban-for-its-olympic-athletes/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:09:32 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4158354 (RNS) — According to Amnesty’s report, France’s decision violates the Olympics' fundamental principles.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/19/amnesty-international-report-condemns-frances-hijab-ban-for-its-olympic-athletes/feed/ 0 Voter protection training begins as clergy, secular groups look toward election https://religionnews.com/2024/07/17/voter-protection-training-begins-as-clergy-secular-groups-look-toward-election/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/17/voter-protection-training-begins-as-clergy-secular-groups-look-toward-election/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:15:44 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4157846 (RNS) — Groups are aiming to equip volunteers to keep the environment calm at polling places, especially in battleground states.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/17/voter-protection-training-begins-as-clergy-secular-groups-look-toward-election/feed/ 0 Online spaces create community for spiritual yoga practitioners https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/yoga-churches-help-illustrate-the-evolving-landscape-of-spirituality-in-america/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/yoga-churches-help-illustrate-the-evolving-landscape-of-spirituality-in-america/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:15:35 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4156838 (RNS) — Yoga churches, and the people who lead them, represent the evolving landscape of spirituality in America, blending ancient wisdom with modern practices to create a supportive community for seekers of all backgrounds.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/yoga-churches-help-illustrate-the-evolving-landscape-of-spirituality-in-america/feed/ 0 Bills to enhance religion in schools spur fights between faiths https://religionnews.com/2024/07/05/bills-to-enhance-religion-in-schools-spur-fights-between-faiths/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/05/bills-to-enhance-religion-in-schools-spur-fights-between-faiths/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:08:00 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4156379 WASHINGTON (RNS) — As lawmakers push faith-focused education bills, the statutes are facing pushback from an unexpected source: other religious people.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/05/bills-to-enhance-religion-in-schools-spur-fights-between-faiths/feed/ 0 Clergy, parents file suit against Louisiana Ten Commandments law https://religionnews.com/2024/06/24/clergy-parents-file-suit-against-louisiana-ten-commandments-law/ https://religionnews.com/2024/06/24/clergy-parents-file-suit-against-louisiana-ten-commandments-law/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:02:29 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4154877 WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'This is religious favoritism, and it is not only dangerous, but runs counter to my religion and faith,' said the Rev. Jeff Sims, a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister and a plaintiff in the case.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/06/24/clergy-parents-file-suit-against-louisiana-ten-commandments-law/feed/ 0 New York City celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga https://religionnews.com/2024/06/21/new-york-city-celebrates-the-10th-international-day-of-yoga/ https://religionnews.com/2024/06/21/new-york-city-celebrates-the-10th-international-day-of-yoga/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:19:51 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4154387 NEW YORK (RNS) — In bustling Times Square, hundreds of yoga practitioners gathered to celebrate International Day of Yoga: an initiative from the UN that marks a decade this year.

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