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From RNS: Too much religion can harm a society’s economy by undermining the drive for financial success, according to a new study in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. . . . The study found that religious people in religious cultures reported better psychological adjustment when their income was low.

New today from the Century: A moderate Islamic legacy in Mali, religiosity and the economy, more.

The prospects for genuine democracy in Egypt are more remote than ever. But there are other models of Islamic politics in the region.

Exodus 32 is too monumental not to mention. And while the lectionary assigns 32:7–14, it’s important to include verses 1–6 as well. I suggest we stop calling this text the “golden calf” incident and begin calling it the “God changes God’s mind at the request of Moses” incident.

I have looked at the world a bit differently since meeting Dr. Kelly J. Baker. When I read that she was an expert on religion, race and zombies, I invited her out for coffee.

New today from the Century: The editors on Islam and democracy, Harold Bush reviews Dan Brown, more.

I find Dan Brown's use of the word fact charming. Fact: I'm powerless to say precisely what he means by it.

Even though some of the large Occupy demonstrations have pulled up their tent pegs, many are still working to help Americans get out of overwhelming medical debt or fight against foreclosures.

New today from the Century: Deborah Smith Douglas reviews Judith Valente, Richard Kauffman on reading scripture in worship, more.

The changed color of glass is an apt metaphor for Judith Valente's transformation by the light of the Gospels and the lives of Benedictine sisters.

A few friendly pointers