Cathy Lynn Grossman

Terrorism and mass shootings trouble an overwhelming number of Americans today, and the religious identity of the killers influences how they are viewed.

As the United Nations’ 2015 Paris Climate Conference moves into its final days, faith voices have pushed to be sure their moral perspective has been heard at the summit, where officials of 195 nation are wrestling with plans to slow the ticking clock of global warming and other environmental crises.

Democratic contenders in the 2016 presidential election take their turn at the debate lecterns Tuesday (Oct. 13), and it’s anyone’s guess if it will be a battle of contesting moral visions or a policy snooze-fest.

You don’t have to believe in God or identify with any religion to see a creator’s hand in human life and morality, suggests a new survey.

They all profess an attachment to God but they want to duke it out about how much that matters in public policy.

Americans are gung-ho for Pope Francis’ U.S. visit — if they know he’s coming.

Diverse religious groups are recognized — but Christians and Jews are significantly more welcome than atheists, and many don’t see a welcome mat for Muslims.