Pew Research: Religion is declining worldwide in a predictable sequence.
The ongoing replacement of older, more religious generations by younger, less-religious ones suggests the percentage of “nones” will keep rising. This trend is reflected in the rise of secular voters in U.S. politics.
A congressional resolution reaffirms the principle that government must not privilege religious beliefs or impose them.
Vice President makes false and alarming statements dismissing the constitutional principle of separation between church and state.
‘People assumed we were in church.’ It was a city council meeting in Arizona.
The Child Catcher Big Red Bus is at the forefront of an evangelical movement to take kids out of school for indoctrination.
The tax-exempt status for religious bodies is not untouchable: when state actions treat religious organizations differently, constitutional problems arise.
An article from Americans United underscores that protecting secular governance means affording atheists full legal equality, arguing the majority should not dictate exclusion of non‑believers.
World of Woo: The ‘Medical Freedom’ movement.
Environment: Have 30 years of COP climate summits made any difference?
The reason for further outbreaks of measles should be easy to spot. Cases are now at a 34 year high.
[REDACTED] is a religion of peace. Can you guess which one it is?
Science journalists worldwide are fighting White House health misinformation. But what about the daily doses of A.I. “factslop” we will be fed?
Facebook is a criminal organization.
Long Reads:
There are serious ethical implications to sexualising AI chatbots.
Our first terraforming goal should be the Moon, not Mars.
How authoritarian states sculpt a warped alternative reality in our news feeds.
Scientific progress depends on disagreement. Consensus should be provisional.
Why scientists found lead in protein powders.
On the Bill Gate climate memo.
Sunday Book Club: The Land in Winter (Booker prize tomorrow?)
Some photographs taken last week.
While you are waiting for the kettle to boil……
Coffee Break Videos: Decoding the secrets of life with AI. A discussion between Alex O’Connor and Alain de Botton.
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