Elaine Howard Ecklund Wants to Dispel Myths Surrounding Religious Resistance to Science
Sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund studies the intersection of religion and science in Houston, a city…
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Examining the intersections of science, religion, technology, and ethics.
Science Mike Building a “Christian Science” Liturgy for the Nones
“We’re iPhone carrying apes from Mars,” Mike McHargue said to a crowded church auditorium in…
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Trickle-Down Metaphysics and the Dawn of a Trumpian New Age
The complex of American individualism and optimism encompasses both prosperity gospel Christians and California yogis, who may often have more in common than they realize.
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Is It Immoral to Believe in Miracles?
Whether it’s the Christmas miracle, the dreidel proclaiming that “a great miracle happened there,” or Saturday Night Live poking fun at the miracle narrative, ’tis the season for miracle mentions to become commonplace.
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“Man of Steel” Brings Muscular Message to Oppose Right-to-Die Legislation
Hanson is a tempting spokesperson for the anti-aid-in-dying movement because he represents its “traditional” family values, a nostalgic view of male independence and dominance within an idealized conception of nuclear families.
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The Islamophobia Election: How “Muslim” Became a Racial Identity
A Q&A with sociologist Saher Selod.
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Trump is Helping the Economy… The Apocalypse Economy
The “end of the world” is great for this televangelist’s business.
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Have White Evangelicals Become More Accepting of Candidates’ Personal Immorality, as New Data Suggests?
In a recent survey, 72 percent of white evangelicals said immorality wasn’t a detriment to being a good public servant.
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Lincoln, Clinton, and Trump: From Strategy to Spin to Straight-Up Bullshit
Is someone a liar if they actually believe their delusions to be true?
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Politics in a Fallen World: Lying, Fact-Checkers, and the Future of Civilization
When, if ever, is it acceptable to lie?
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