RSA Daily

For atheists, rationalists and secular humanists in Australia

Friday, January 12, 2024

Good morning ,

Is it just me or are there fewer 'articles of interest' to cite? Each morning I have been perusing the same list of news websites - about 60 of them - for articles of interest to atheists, Rationalists and secular humanists. But the treasure trove appears to be diminishing. 

Is it just me, or are there actually fewer items of interest? Have the interesting writers retreated to Substack?

If you know of interesting news sites, please let me know. Happy to receive recommendations for new sources of info - as long as they are relevant, of course.

Lead stories

The Australian Army has questions to answer about the lawfulness of its religious activities after it appears the Army required all members of a regiment to take part in a religious service.

Yeah? ... nuh. 

Other stories of interest

Japan's best-selling living novelist: Haruki Murakami at 75

I don't read enough novels, but Murakami is one of my favourites. Have just finished his latest, South of the Border, West of the Sun. I love his sex scenes but apparently some think they are "speechless, listless stammering". Decide for yourself.

The lost ancient practise of communal sleep

Huh - I never knew! "Until the mid-19th century, it was completely normal to share a bed with friends, colleagues and even total strangers." Fascinating!

Got a comment on any of these stories? 

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