Society & Culture

“what started as a baseless conspiracy on obscure platforms has migrated into the mainstream. It has influenced rhetoric and policy debates….The foundational belief of many of the QAnon followers is that Trump is a heroic figure fighting the elite pedophile ring.” - The Conversation

“At its core, the problem here is that Chip has equated listening with affirming. ‘Just listen!’ is the cry. ‘Okay, I listened and I disagree,’ comes the response. ‘Well then, you didn’t really listen!’ This is a misunderstanding of listening.” - P&D

“Our data, however, show no evidence that Gen Z men are becoming more religious. Nor do we find that Gen Z men who attend church frequently hold more moderate political or social views.” - The Hill

“All of us can agree that we want wrongs to be righted and evil to be avenged.” - Russell Moore

“Our statistical analyses found that supernatural beliefs in the United States tend to group into four types. The first represents what many consider ‘traditional religious beliefs.’ These include beliefs in God, the existence of angels and demons….

“One hundred years ago this month, Americans were transfixed as a Tennessee courtroom hosted challenge to the state’s new law barring “the teaching of the Evolution Theory” in public schools, including colleges.” - Religion Unplugged

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“Before a pastor or church decides to declare once and for all their red or blue colors, however, it might be wise to consider the impact it might have on their witness.” - Baptist Press

“To be clear: our condemnation is not about stifling legitimate critique of government policies. Rather, the WCC’s statement crosses far beyond such criticism, constructing a narrative that vilifies Israel while ignoring critical realities, thereby exacerbating conflict and hatred.” - RNS

“30% of Americans want immigration decreased, down from 55% a year ago…Record-high 79% consider immigration good for the country” - Gallup

“knee-jerk censoriousness rooted in politics is not the same as honest grappling by the thoughtful reader, viewer, or listener. Every conscientious person must consider these kinds of questions at some point. I think, for example, of my beloved Charles Dickens” - The Dispatch