Harry Potter, Holy Writ: This article discusses an experiment with treating popular books as sacred texts in order to explore how authoritative writings are interpreted and regarded. Could suggest a writing or reading project for classes in literature, anthropology, exegetics, or sociology.
More Americans Say Personal Immorality Not Disqualifying for Elected Officials: (scroll down) Americans today are less likely to believe personal transgressions prevent public officials from performing their duties well. Compared to 2011, Americans today are more likely to say elected officials can still perform their public duties in an ethical manner even if they have committed immoral […]
