Religion Americans Quit Church but Still Search for Meaning, Now as Loners By Clay Routledge July 14, 2018 Traditional religion has social value. The individualistic quest for spirituality tends to leave the seeker isolated.
Culture Are Americans Too Attached to Their Pets? By Clay Routledge May 21, 2018 Young adults in particular may be bonding with animals at the expense of vital human relationships.
Religion What Prayer Is Good For — and the Evidence for It By Clay Routledge April 9, 2018 For most believers, prayer isn’t a substitute for data-based solutions. It complements other thoughtful action.
Education Stop Politicizing Mental Health on Campus By Clay Routledge February 22, 2018 The misuse of psychology for ideological purposes is part of a campaign to purge campuses of speech that doesn't conform to a progressive worldview.
Culture The Curse of Modern Loneliness By Clay Routledge January 16, 2018 Digital technology has made Americans lonelier than ever before, with serious consequences for public health and politics.
Education Be Thankful in the New Year By Clay Routledge December 30, 2017 Gratitude plays a vital role in maintaining perceptions of meaning and purpose in life.
Culture The Academic Left Holds Us All Back by Playing Identity Politics By Clay Routledge December 19, 2017 Radical progressive academics are using identity politics to divide America.
Politics & Policy Roy Moore and the Decline of the Conservative Mind By Clay Routledge December 11, 2017 Trump’s self-aggrandizing and fragile ego are emblematic of the self-esteem movement.