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Book Excerpt: Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation

Book Excerpt: Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation

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Excerpted from Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation by Greg M. Epstein. Reprinted with permission from The MIT Press. Copyright 2024. One could write a book about what humanism even is, and indeed I already have. Along with earlier meanings, the word has been used for just over a century now for the study and practice of, as I explained in a book that attempted to provide the shortest possible definition with its title, Good Without God.3 But for now, let’s sum the concept up with a line coauthored by Carl Sagan, the great astrophysicist and science educator, and Ann Druyan, best known as Sagan’s wife and the producer of his legendary PBS show Cosmos: “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.” This scientific poetry is key to understanding the best of modern humanism. Sagan and Druyan brought together the human longing for explanation that animated the first lines of the Hebrew Bible (“In the beginning, God created …

Hoka X Reformation Dropped a Sneaker Collab That’s Stylish and Sporty

Hoka X Reformation Dropped a Sneaker Collab That’s Stylish and Sporty

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Everyone’s favorite fashion-forward brand, Reformation, has partnered with beloved sneaker brand Hoka. The limited-edition collab just dropped, and it’s as glorious and wonderful as you’d expect. Hot off the heels of a seriously stylish Kacey Musgraves collaboration, the HOKA collab is designed with sustainability in mind. The limited-edition collection features three exclusive colorways of HOKA’s iconic Mach 6 sneakers made with recycled polyester, organic cotton, and just the right amount of athletics and aesthetics. Ref is a leader in eco-conscious clothing that wears as well as it looks, and these kicks are 100% recyclable through RefRecycling.  Shop HOKA X Reformation But wait, there’s more; Since these are light exercise kicks (not made for running) and to celebrate the launch, Ref teamed up with prancercise icon Joanna Rohrback for the campaign. Her endearing style and enthusiasm are the perfect face for the campaign and, hopefully, inspire you to sweat it out however feels right for you. Scroll down to shop the shoes, which are sure to sell out quickly, and then enjoy one of Rohrback’s videos to …

Harper Beckham’s Reformation dress is IDENTICAL to this £45 River Island frock

Harper Beckham’s Reformation dress is IDENTICAL to this £45 River Island frock

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Harper Beckham looked so beautiful at the weekend as she headed to her former Spice Girl mother Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party. It was quite the star-studded affair, and we are still reeling from all the fab outfits and celebrity sightings. The 12-year-old, the only daughter of David Beckham and Victoria, almost outshone her mother in her custom Victoria Beckham dress, which was such a vibe. It was made from premium silk, had a gentle, slightly fishtail hem and had hanging straps from the back. The belle of the ball! Speaking of amazing dresses, the sister of Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz Beckham, has worn some stunning creations recently, and one of her most memorable has to be the sky blue, floral print dress by Reformation she has worn frequently of late. Harper Beckham, right – joined by her mother Victoria and Kim Kardashian – wearing her amazing blue floral Reformation slip dress The £300 design is sadly a past season buy (boo!) and its official name is the  ‘Pennington Blue Lace Trimmed Floral Print Crepe Midi …

Taylor Swift fave Reformation just dropped a swimwear collection – and I want everything

Taylor Swift fave Reformation just dropped a swimwear collection – and I want everything

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What do Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid all have in common? No, they’re not just part of Taylor’s girl squad, they all share a love for one particular fashion brand – and it’s not designer. is a sustainable, LA-based high street label, and whether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen Taylor wearing it. She wore the on Instagram to celebrate her single Cruel Summer reaching number one, and also stepped out wearing the in New York City.  Taylor wears Reformation in New York in September 2023 Selena Gomez has been spotted wearing Reformation’s knitwear and boots, too, while Gigi loves the bestselling . Even Katie Holmes and Princess Beatrice have been pictured out wearing the brand. Well, good news if you’re also a fan, or you’re shopping for new swimwear – , and I’m obsessed. The gorgeous pieces reference vintage styles and are so chic, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Taylor wearing them. Reformation has been working on the new range since before 2019, when they dropped a …

How Did Indulgences Inspire the Protestant Reformation?

How Did Indulgences Inspire the Protestant Reformation?

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  Countless Protestant Christians all around the world celebrate October 31st as Reformation Day rather than Halloween. This reflects the extremely high value that is placed on the reformation in these circles — but why did it happen? Among several large issues with the Catholic Church, the sale of indulgences rose to the top as a key rationale for high-level criticism of the practices of the Catholic Church.   What Exactly Were Indulgences, Anyway? Worthless Indulgences, Source: Oregon Live   Simply put, indulgences were like certificates one could buy to reduce their punishment from God for their sins. In the medieval period, the Church began to take a new approach to forgiveness. When someone sinned, they believed that they were in debt to God and needed forgiveness. They confessed to a priest and would subsequently be assigned a task to show their remorse. However, in addition to penance, the Church began selling indulgences.   By purchasing indulgences, the Church assured through their purchase, the time one spent in purgatory would be reduced. Initially, the purchase …

An Honest Question for the Critics of ‘NAR’ (the New Apostolic Reformation)

An Honest Question for the Critics of ‘NAR’ (the New Apostolic Reformation)

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Branding Moderates as ‘Anti-Muslim’

Branding Moderates as ‘Anti-Muslim’

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Branding Moderates as ‘Anti-Muslim’. By The Wall Street Journal Staff As if facing down violent Islamist fanatics isn’t enough, Muslim reformers now have to dodge attacks from the American left. Consider the Southern Poverty Law Cente. Atheism is rare in Muslim populations. Moreover, even more than among Christians, atheists are distrusted and associated with immorality. Public expressions of non­belief often risk prosecution, and nonbelievers who escape blasphemy laws face severe social disapproval, risking livelihoods and family ties.