Many people have gone to study the material results, but few have thought it necessary to depict the human spirit in the Rembrandtesque shadow in which it is plunged. The spiritual chiaroscuro is ...

Religious belief is one of the oldest and most complex aspects of human culture, shaping civilizations, laws, and personal identities. But for those who stand outside the realm of faith, certain ...

There are many reasons to suggest that human rights have a spiritual flavor. Grounded in the understanding that individuals and communities have spiritual interests, the idea of human rights has been ...

Our new year’s resolutions won’t get very far if we neglect the object of our transfiguration. Spiritual formation is simply the way the human spirit, or self, is formed into a definitive shape—and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Are humans still made in God's image? Many find the idea of humans being created in the image/likeness of God a great thought to make the world a better place; eliminating all prejudices; inspiring us ...

Guest columnist Chuck Behrens is spiritual care coordinator for Hospice of the Western Reserve. When people hear the word “chaplain,” many think of formal prayer or religious rituals. Some assume ...

Father Mike Schmitz says the human spirit still recognizes people are "made for more" despite polling that indicates a decline in religious faith among Americans. A recent poll in The Wall Street ...

What are you looking for?” The question is posed by svelte, tattooed fitness instructors in an ad for SoulCycle, the cycling class that has become a sort of quasi-religious cult. SoulCycle is ...