Greater Tolerance and Secularization Drive Economic Growth
Forget the Protestant work ethic. What we're experiencing is the secularization success.
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Sexism and Religious Fundamentalism Drive Opposition to Abortion
Psychological research provides fresh perspectives on the underlying motivations of anti-choice advocates.
Conservatives Are More Likely to Feel Their Lives Have Meaning
Social conservatives in particular report experiencing a strong sense of purpose.
Inside the Effort to Bring Haitian Religious Leaders to the Forefront of Social Activism
In New York City, Haitian community leaders are attempting to change the script when it comes to the church's influence on social justice issues.
Conservatives and Liberals Have Differing Mental Images of God
Americans' divergent conceptions of the supreme being's face reflect our egocentrism, and reveal our emotional needs.
Viewfinder: Breaking Ramadan Fasting in Istanbul
Turkish people break their fasting in Istanbul on May 28th, 2018, during the holy month of Ramadan.
Meet the Palo Alto Pastor Who Resigned After His ‘Disgruntled, Beer-Burping’ Tweets Caused Community Outrage
Gregory Stevens explains what happened when the community he'd called an "elitist shit den of hate" found out about his online life.
Church and State: Is the Trump Administration Giving Religion an Outsized Role in Public Policy?
Based on recent actions by the president, it appears Trump's idea of creating opportunities for religious values in America involves turning religion into an arm of the state.
Dispatches: What You Need to Know About Polarizing Political Divides
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Is It Just an ‘Atheists’ Club’? Inside the House of Representatives’ New Freethought Caucus
As religious tensions flare in the House, four Democratic congressmen are launching a new group dedicated to science-based policy, separation of church and state, and freedom for all—including atheists.