If you follow the mainstream press coverage of religion — primarily coverage by reporter who are NOT religion-beat specialists — then you know that what really matters in life is politics. Now, it’s also true that money is real, as in news coverage of economics (which often overlap with politicals). If a story cannot be linked directly to politics, journalists will study its economic implications. The Big Idea: Politics and economics matter more than culture and religion. News version) with this headline: “4 in 10 California residents are considering packing up and leaving, new poll finds.”This is a religion-free story.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2023 15:53 UTC