Society & Culture

“… a new study found that medical marijuana may just have the same pain-relieving effect as a fake pill.” - Relevant

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“Is this the way of the future? Should Christians strap their phones to their faces and dive into the metaverse? And what does this imply about those who can’t afford to do so?” - Religion & Liberty

“The new policy was initially received with kicking and screaming, but now teachers and students alike report it is working. Not only are students more focused in class, they report using their phones less at home on the weekend.” - Breakpoint

“As the Supreme Court prepares to consider whether a Christian web designer can refuse to make websites for same-sex weddings because of her religious beliefs, …survey shows a jump in the share of U.S. adults who see the Supreme Court as “friendly” toward religion.” - Pew

“Being mocked for believing in miracles is much easier to handle than being hated as a bigot. And it is now obvious the Christian position on the key issues of membership in society today — those of sexual identity, gender, abortion — cannot but implicate one in public debates and will merit the title of bigot.” - Carl Truman

“Fewer than half the people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian, according to the most recent census — the first time a minority of the population has followed the country’s official religion.” - RNS

“The amended version approved by the Senate says nothing in the bill ‘shall be construed to diminish or abrogate a religious liberty or conscience protection’… also says nonprofit organizations, including churches, will not be required to provide services for a wedding or its celebration.” - C.Index

“I understand and sympathize with the desire for something like Christian Nationalism, but if this book represents the best of that ism, then Christian Nationalism isn’t the answer the church or our nation needs.” - Kevin DeYoung

“The problem with Christian nationalism is that apart from being vague and deeply problematic for the United States’ historic religious liberty practices, it is ultimately superfluous.” - Providence

“2022 saw a 1740% increase in lookups for gaslighting, with high interest throughout the year.” - Merriam-Webster