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Why Do You Believe What You Do? Run Some Diagnostics On It

Many of the beliefs that play a fundamental role in our worldview are largely the result of the communities in which we’ve been immersed.

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What Makes People Distrust Science?

Surprisingly, it's not politics.

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Leading a Revival of the Common Good

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Pastor Jim Wallis has been arrested for protesting the Keystone XL pipeline, builds bridges between polarized politicians, and pushes Christians to worry less about gay marriage and more about justice. And even better—there’s a whole new generation following his lead. This man is "Leading a revival of the Common Good." Here's more...

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YES! Magazine reframes the biggest problems of our time in terms of their solutions. Online and in print, we outline a path forward with in-depth analysis, tools for citizen engagement, and stories about real people working for a better world.

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Why Do You Believe What You Do? Run Some Diagnostics On It

04/27/2021

Aeon

Many of the beliefs that play a fundamental role in our worldview are largely the result of the communities in which we’ve been immersed. Religious parents tend to beget religious children,... read more

What Makes People Distrust Science?

06/20/2018

Aeon

Surprisingly, it's not politics. Today, there is a crisis of trust in science. Many people – including politicians and, yes, even presidents – publicly express doubts about the validity of... read more