New paper out! We test a simple question: Do people judge the exact same action differently when it’s framed as a ritual rather than something ordinary? Spoiler: yes! https://t.co/tu2YYBbJyP

Shamanism isn't just part of small faiths. As @mnvrsngh points out, you can find some elements of it in fast growing areas of Christianity too. On this week's episode of How God Works, we explore the how's & why's of shamanism's continued re-emergence. https://t.co/t3ATsMmSP6

#PodsFightPoverty is live! This holiday season, @GiveMultiplier is partnering with @GiveDirectly for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser to lift three entire Rwandan villages out of extreme poverty. Giving Multiplier is boosting first-time donations with a 50% match! (1/2)

Shamans have always been with us. This week, we explore how shamanism works with @mnvrsngh and why forms of it pop up in some surprising places, from modern medicine and CEO culture to charismatic Christianity. https://t.co/AL8PWscIrg

When everything seems uncertain and unbearable, maybe the end times aren't so bad.... Great essay from @ChristineEmba. (We've got an episode of How God Works on this topic coming soon too)

Shamans have always been with us. This week, we explore how shamanism works with @mnvrsngh and why forms of it pop up in some surprising places, from modern medicine and CEO culture to charismatic Christianity. https://t.co/AL8PWscIrg

Full episode is here

When things are difficult, gratitude can feel out of reach. That's when it's important to remember that gratitude isn't an act of complacency. It can be an act of resistance - a way to know you matter, a way to find strength & resilience. From my discussion with @MeghnaWBUR 1/2

Just in time for Thanksgiving, ⁦@MeghnaWBUR⁩ and I explore the science of gratitude, how to cultivate it (even in difficult times), and why feeling grateful isn’t just about giving thanks for the past, but about ensuring a better future.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, ⁦@MeghnaWBUR⁩ and I explore the science of gratitude, how to cultivate it (even in difficult times), and why feeling grateful isn’t just about giving thanks for the past, but about ensuring a better future.

If you value religious pluralism and are interested in the contributions different faith communities have made to the fabric of the US, consider supporting @simran. Faith can be a united, not just a divider.

Religions have always influenced diet. But Christian influencers like @yoalexrapz are taking modern diet & "wellness" ideas and dressing them up in theological claims, with a big one being: God doesn't want you to be fat. I talk with @nytimes Jessica Grose https://t.co/et77UjR0zR

I talk with @RichardvReeves, @drmoore, & @rasoolberry about the crisis men are facing, why some are turning to Christianity, and the benefits and dangers that can come from it, depending on what message they get. https://t.co/tkSqzyR5Yt

Men are facing a crisis of meaning. Many are turning to more conservative forms of Christianity to find it. But the success of that journey, and what it means for the gender divide, depends on what answers they find (and from whom): https://t.co/tkSqzyR5Yt

Diet has always mixed with morality in religion. But today's Christian influencers are taking it to new & potentially problematic levels. I talk with @nytimes Jessica Grose & @univmiami religious historian Catherine Newell about the history of food & faith https://t.co/et77UjR0zR

Religions have always influenced diet. But Christian influencers like @yoalexrapz are taking modern diet & "wellness" ideas and dressing them up in theological claims, with a big one being: God doesn't want you to be fat. I talk with @nytimes Jessica Grose https://t.co/et77UjR0zR

Diet has always mixed with morality in religion. But today's Christian influencers are taking it to new & potentially problematic levels. I talk with @nytimes Jessica Grose & @univmiami religious historian Catherine Newell about the history of food & faith https://t.co/et77UjR0zR

Of course religious institutions have moral failures. But on average , the data show benefits, not detriments.

Disagree with @sapinker. Religious revival in pluralistic ways makes sense. Data show engagement with it increases health & happiness. Religions evolve too. No one is talking fundamentalism or a disbelief in science. Even if you think it’s a cultural adaptation, it’s a good one🧵

Why are so many of us struggling to keep friends? In The Friendship Cure on How God Works, I joined @daviddesteno to explore what the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals about connection. 🎧 https://t.co/f9oabl1G4E #TheGoodLife #Friendship