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“There is no debating that women’s confidence in and devotion to marriage is falling…. Theories about young women’s declining interest in wedlock typically fall into two camps. The problem is either 1) the boys, or 2) the (feminist) girls.” - IFS

“Gen Z’s priorities are clear: Being happy tops the list (65%), followed by financial stability (53%) and having good mental and emotional health (49%)….Nearly one in three (28%) reports always feeling lonely ….Two in five Gen Z (39%) say they frequently feel anxiety” - RNS

“Faced with shrinking enrollment and finances, Christian colleges face the stark reality of deciding how much they are willing to change in order to continue their ministries. The fundamental question is “Where is the line which we cannot cross in order to stay open?” - Proclaim & Defend

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