No wonder there’s an exodus from religion - The Washington Post

Do you wonder why the proportion of Americans declaring themselves unaffiliated with organized religion has skyrocketed in recent decades? This trend is especially pronounced among adults under 30, roughly 40 percent of whom claim no connection to a religious congregation or tradition and have joined the ranks of those the pollsters call the “nones.” To understand how so many now prefer nothing to something when it comes to religion, ponder the news over the past few days.....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/no-wonder-theres-an-exodus-from-religion/2018/05/06/4ad8c33a-4feb-11e8-84a0-458a1aa9ac0a_story.html

Why do we need a chaplain in Congress, anyway? - The Washington Post

Patrick J. Conroy’s forced resignation as chaplain of the House of Representatives — attributed to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) — has opened up a new round of partisan and religious divisions in Congress. But if there’s any upside, it’s this: We now see clearly why it’s time to do away with taxpayer-funded, government-supported congressional chaplains.....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-do-we-need-a-chaplain-in-congress-anyway/2018/05/01/8ca98862-4d75-11e8-b725-92c89fe3ca4c_story.html

Paul Ryan Gave the House Chaplain a Simple Choice: Resign or Get Fired - Mother Jones

Reverend Patrick Conroy, the chaplain for the US House of Representatives, surprised federal lawmakers when he announced his retirement earlier this month. As it turns out, his move wasn't voluntary. ....
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/04/paul-ryan-gave-the-house-chaplain-a-simple-choice-resign-or-get-fired/