Dear Humans,

An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to protect a dead child’s surviving siblings.

A recent study indicates that Americans with lower cognitive ability scores tend to be more likely to embrace Christian nationalism. The findings suggest the ideology’s appeal is linked to underlying cognitive resources rather than just educational differences.

I do not believe in God or a higher power, but I still enjoy spiritual practices. I used to think this made me a hypocrite. As a materialist, I thought I should find things like chanting pointless.…