Social Justice Banning Burqas on Both Sides of the Atlantic European officials aren't the only Westerners wrestling with what Islamic women wear — leaders in Quebec have joined the fray. Michael Scott Moore
Social Justice Love Thy Neighbor? Not If He’s Different New research reveals that people connected to organized religion are more likely to harbor racial prejudice. David Villano
Social Justice Banning Burqas in Europe How did such an un-American-sounding idea as banning someone's religiously inspired clothing choice take root in Western countries? Michael Scott Moore
Social Justice Picking Stocks? Count the Butts in Pews A new study reveals that U.S. companies are less likely to accept financial risks when they are based in communities where religion is important. David Villano
Social Justice Are Body Scanners Offensive to God? Maybe not, but they should offend most passengers. Michael Scott Moore
Social Justice Faith-Based Initiative Still on Its Knees Tarred by misperceptions, with no wallet and ambiguous successes at best, the federal faith-based initiative still treads uphill. Emily Badger
Social Justice (Eastern) Religion Is the Last Refuge Tiger’s Wood’s apology kabuki included the now de rigueur appeal to religious values — but not to the Christian ones Americans usually hear. Sameer Pandya
Social Justice Highly Religious Women — Not Men — Live Longer Lives A new look at the link between religiosity and long-term health finds devoutness does delay death — but only for women. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Who Needs God When We’ve Got Mammon? The world's most prosperous (and happiest) countries are also its least religious, new research states. David Villano
Social Justice Romantic Rivals Spur Religiosity The realization there's a lot of competition out there for a mate appears to increase one's religious intensity. Tom Jacobs