INSANE: 21 - The Real Truth

Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision?

Many factors can shape how someone views abortion – gender, age and education, to name a few. Around the world, however, religious belief is the most powerful predictor that someone will disapprove, as I document in my 2025 book, “Fetal Positions.” Faith traditions’ teachings about abortion vary – and there…

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025

Religious Practices as Legally and Constitutionally Protected Against Regulations Aimed at Preventing "Addiction"

I'm serializing my forthcoming Emory Law Journal article titled Addiction to Constitutionally Protected Activity: Speech, Press, and Religion. In my… The post Religious Practices as Legally and Constitutionally Protected Against Regulations Aimed at Preventing "Addiction" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Sep 25, 2025

Addiction to Constitutionally Protected Activity: Speech, Press, and Religion

I have a forthcoming article with this title in an Emory Law Journal symposium issue, so I thought I'd serialize… The post Addiction to Constitutionally Protected Activity: Speech, Press, and Religion appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Sep 24, 2025

How Organized Religion Builds Resilience in Crisis-Affected Communities

Faith-based communities not only provide direction and spiritual guidance; at their best, they also furnish food, shelter, solace, and a sense of belonging.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

Fox Anchor Brian Kilmeade's Religion Questioned After Controversial Lethal Injection Comment

Brian Kilmeade's religion comes under scrutiny after the Fox News host faces backlash for his lethal injection comment on homelessness.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14, 2025

“God? Maybe he’s gone senile”: Lemmy was once asked what he thought about God and religion, and he didn’t hold back

The late Motörhead frontman liked a lot of things, but religion wasn’t one of them

Louder · Sep 13, 2025

Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men – but Gen Z may show a shift

For decades, one of the most consistent findings in religion research has been that women tend to be more religious than men. This holds true across dozens of countries and on nearly every measure of religiosity, from how often someone prays to how important faith is in their lives.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2025

The Crunch: dwindling support for Keir Starmer; tracking US deportation flights; and the decline in religion

The British prime minister is standing out on the global stage – due to his poor approval rating with voters

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025

Bobby Brazier opens up on ‘cherishing’ final moments before Eastenders exit

Bobby Brazier opens up on "cherishing" his final moments on the set of Eastenders, with the star set to leave Walford later this year to pursue the Hare Krishna religion in India.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

AP photos show women in Japan working to break down barriers in ancient, tradition-bound sumo

For centuries, sumo's deep links with the Shinto religion barred women from entering the ring, let alone allowing them to participate.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025