The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Faith

Studies show that atheists in western society tend to be younger and male, with higher incomes and levels of education. [Guardian.co.uk]

Is a national budget a moral document? More than 36,000 Americans and 28 members of Congress have joined the HungerFast.org movement, which is committed to “fasting, prayer, and personal sacrifice to protect vulnerable people from budget cuts that lack conscience.” [HuffingtonPost.com]

If you wear a burqua in France and refuse to remove it, you could face a 150 Euro fine. The Burqa ban in France took effect this week, sparking controversy and protests. [CNN.com]

Lady Gaga confronts a Christian fundamentalist protesting one of her shows. [YouTube.com]