This Week in God.... (Maddow blog) [View all]
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/week-god-51615?CID=sm_fb_maddow
"First up from the God Machine this week is a striking study on a new trend in American religiosity. As NBC News’ Erin McClam reported this week, the percentage of the population that does not identity with any religion has grown dramatically in recent years, as the Christian population in the U.S. shrinks."
We've seen a lot about that this week, of course.
"Also from the God Machine this week:
* Seems like the right move: “An appeals court has overturned the sabotage convictions of an 85-year-old nun and two fellow peace activists who broke into a facility storing much of this country’s bomb-grade uranium and painted slogans and splashed blood on the walls.”
* The announcement from the Holy See caused a stir: “The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday, immediately sparking Israeli ire and accusations that the move hurt peace prospects.”
* Phil Plait wrote a striking report this week on efforts to push creationism in Louisiana schools (thanks to my colleague Will Femia for the heads-up)."
More at link.
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