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Fact checks in Indonesia need more visual elements to cut through, our research shows

Misinformation in Indonesia has spread extensively and pervaded areas such as politics, religion and health as the 2024 General Election draws closer.

The Conversation · May 19, 2023

Hell, yes: younger Britons more likely to believe in damnation, study finds

Belief in afterlife higher among gen Z and millennials than in baby boomers, despite being less religious generally

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Less than half of Britons now believe in God, new study shows

Young people are less likely to believe in God or Heaven, but more likely to believe in Hell

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Did the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Influence the Common Law?

How much did the Catholic intellectual tradition influence the common law? If that question interests you, here's a new draft essay, The Influence of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on the Common Law, that I am contributing to a festschrift to honor John Witte, one of the world's leading scholars on…

Reason · May 16, 2023

Rising number of Americans are switching religions, survey says

More Americans are saying they no longer believe in their initial religion's teachings.

Axios · May 16, 2023

ITV GMB: Rebekah Vardy opens up about sexual abuse during Jehovah's Witness childhood and being shunned by mum

Rebekah Vardy opened up about her experience and the breakdown of the relationship with her mum over the claims on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning.

Daily Record · May 16, 2023

TV tonight: Rebekah Vardy on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness

Vardy speaks to former members of the religion and uncovers secret documents. Plus: Ashley’s excruciating birthday in Colin from Accounts. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is shrinking

The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is on the decline. That's according to a new report from the Public Religion Research Institute.

WEKU · May 16, 2023

Hindutva is not dharm, Bajrang Dal a 'group of goons': Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya Singh claimed ‘Hindutva” is not a “dharma” (religion) as it involves attacking those who do not agree and termed Bajrang Dal a group of goons.

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Rebekah Vardy speaks for the first time about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness

In a Channel 4 documentary she says she was sexually abused by an individual in the community between the ages of 11 and 15.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023