Science and seeking. Participation in mainstream religions has plummeted. The study of consciousness has exploded. Coincidence?
Arts & Letters Daily • 3/10/2026
Summary
Participation in mainstream religions has significantly decreased. Concurrently, the study of consciousness has seen substantial growth.
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