---

While the staff at RoR takes a short break to catch up with other work, we run this “Best of…” show with Michael McBride on how religious organizations attempt to counter the inherent problem of “free-riding” in any voluntary group. Joiin us on our Facebook Fan Page for updates on what is happening in the coming weeks. Search Facebook using “Research on Religion with Anthony Gill.”

[ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ]

---

Historian Matthew Sutton (Washington State University) details the life of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, covering the pageantry and personal tribulations of this charismatic preacher. Known as the founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, “Sister Aimee” led an inspirational, colorful, and sometimes contradictory life and became one of the most celebrated personalities of the 1920s and ’30s.

Tell a friend about our podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Zune!

[ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ]

---

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has exhibited remarkable growth and its members show remarkable commitment and satisfaction with their church. Prof. Michael McBride (UC-Irvine) talks about LDS organization and how Mormons overcome the free-riding problem that is common in many other denominations.

You can now subscribe to our podcast by entering http://www.researchonreligion.org/podcast on iTunes or Zune.

[ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ]

---

Dan Hungerman talks about whether government spending on social welfare crowds out religious charity both at the organizational and individual level. Does an increase in government spending reduce religious charity and contributions? We also discuss whether secular competitors (e.g., shopping malls) reduce participation in religious institutions.

You can now subscribe to our podcast by entering http://www.researchonreligion.org/podcast on iTunes or Zune.

[ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ]

---