The mystery of what happens after we die is perhaps the oldest and most profound question humanity has ever pondered. It's a universal curiosity that transcends cultures, geographies, and time, ...

(RNS) — A first-of-its-kind Pew Research Center study of religious practices and spiritual beliefs in more than 30 countries shows beliefs in spirits and life after death are common around the world.

Religious service attendance at age 12 emerged as the top predictor of adult afterlife belief, especially in secular societies, while childhood adversity and maternal bonds also played subtle roles.