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I had only a three-day workweek after my Vegas adventure, and I made the most of it. I completed a Q&A with a woman who grew up in Fairfield, Iowa, where a community dedicated to transcendental meditation was based. She’s been meditating since age three, and now she’s teaching her own daughter. I also wrote about a forthcoming study that explores the intersection of science and religion — I can’t wait to share that one next week.

Enjoy your weekend! And wish me luck in my company’s 5K on Monday.

FRESH OFF THE PRESS FROM ME

3 key takeaways from the latest report on global religious restrictions and hostilities

What motivates (the few) evangelicals who support Hillary Clinton?

TOP RELIGION READS

U.S. Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad: ‘I’m just your basic Hijabi Zorro,’ ESPN

Fear and trembling in Las Vegas, Hazlitt

VP pick Sen. Tim Kaine seeks to balance Catholic faith with Democratic politics, America Magazine

JUST FOR FUN

Republicans accused of plagiarizing entire convention scenario from Book of Revelation, Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker