In nearly all countries surveyed, more people say that others in their country have somewhat or very good morals than say their compatriots display somewhat or very bad levels of morality. The United States is the only place we surveyed where more adults (ages 18 and older) describe the morality and ethics of others living in the country as bad (53%) than as good (47%). (Evans et al., Pew Research Center)
Read MoreAmericans express greater confidence in federal career scientists and independent medical groups than in the political leaders running U.S. health agencies, and they are more likely to accept vaccine recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics than from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a University of Pennsylvania survey. (Sun, The Washington Post)
Read MoreSandel has critiques of liberalism, the prevailing political philosophy — popularized by John Rawls — that has dominated academic discourse for the last half century.. (Jackson, The New York Times)
Read MoreAttorney General Peter Neronha’s long-awaited report resulted in new indictments for 4 one-time priests and identifies 75 credibly accused priests and more than 300 victims, concluding church leaders repeatedly prioritized avoiding scandal over protecting children. (Wright, Ocean State Media)
Read MoreConservative Anglican leaders gathering in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, are planning to unveil a new leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, even as Archbishop Sarah Mullally is set to be installed as the first female leader of the body later this month.(Nzwili, Religion News Service)
Read MoreArnold Hadd was 21 when he gave up all his possessions, moved away from his family and vowed to stay celibate for the rest of his days. That was 48 years ago. Today, Brother Arnold, as he has since been known, has no regrets. (Denyer, The Telegraph)
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