Is America's Religion Cup Half-Empty Or Half-Full? Two New Takes On The Omnipresent 'Nones'

(OPINION) 29% of the adult population currently self-describes as either atheist, agnostic or — by far the biggest category — “nothing in particular” regarding religion. Americans depend on what’s called “organized religion,” actual face-to-face gatherings now weakened by both COVID and societal undertow. Organized secularism simply cannot offer a substitute for building and serving communities.

North America, OpinionRichard OstlingAugust 23, 2022Richard Ostling, Baylor, Bob Smietana, RNS, John C. Green, Ryan Burge, The Wall Street Journal, Eboo Patel, organized religion, None of the above, Nones, Religiously Unaffiliated Comment

This veteran religion journalist likes to sing spirituals — but not when she's working

(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: veteran religion writer Adelle M. Banks reflects on her 25 years with Religion News Service.

Weekend Plug-In, Religion, The State of Journalism, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.February 14, 2020Bobby Ross Jr., Adelle Banks, RNS, Religion reporting, West Freeway Church of Christ, Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, Primary Feature, Christianity, Texas Church Shooting, GunsComment

White Catholics are the demographic reporters forget about, mistakenly

(OPINION) An important shift has occurred among white Catholics in recent decades. How important will they be in the next election? That could depend on how important the President thinks they are. In any case, journalists shouldn’t discount them.

Opinion, North AmericaRichard OstlingNovember 8, 2019Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service, Donald Trump, Catholic Vote, Public Religion Research Institute, RNS, Ryan Burge, Terry Mattingly, Christianity, Richard OstlingComment

What to expect in 2019 religion news and trends

(COMMENTARY) One trend to look for is rising numbers of people who identify as “all of the above” rather than “none” when it comes to their religion.

Analysis, Religion, OpinionRichard OstlingJanuary 24, 2019Catholic sexual abuse, Richard Ostling, all of the above, religion none, non-religious, spirtual, United Methodist Church, Religion News Service, RNS

Unfinished 2019 business in America's ongoing First Amendment wars over religious liberty

(COMMENTARY) There’s a federal lawsuit against the University of Iowa for removing a Christian business group’s on-campus recognition on grounds of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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