The post-Christian possibilities aren’t the only reason to qualify a narrative of secularization. Here are three points more specific to American Christianity that should be considered alongside the stark declinist story in the Pew data. (Douthat, The New York Times)
Read More“Ok boomer” has become Generation Z’s endlessly repeated retort to the problem of older people who just don’t get it, a rallying cry for millions of fed up kids. Rising inequality, unaffordable college tuition, political polarization exacerbated by the internet, and the climate crisis all fuel anti-boomer sentiment. (Lorenz, The New York Times)
Read MoreProminent gospel musician Kirk Franklin says he will boycott the Christian music Dove Awards, citing frustrations with the Gospel Music Association and Trinity Broadcasting Network for editing his past acceptance speeches to remove mentions of race and police shootings. (Jenkins, Religion News Service)
Read MoreIn a ruling on Thursday, Judge Kim Cooks in the 255th District Court in Dallas said that the parents should have joint custody and that the state could not require Mr. Younger to treat the child as a girl. (Zraick, The New York Times)
Read MoreIt’s not going to shock any of you with teens and tweens that your kids are rather obsessed with technology. But do you have a good handle on just how they’re engaged with different types of media and how much time they’re actively spending on their devices? (Baig, USA Today)
Read MoreCommon Sense Media on Tuesday released a survey of nearly 1,700 8- to 18-year-olds. One of the biggest changes in tweens’ and teens’ media habits over the last four years? The increase in time they spend watching videos on sites such as YouTube. (Jargon, The Wall Street Journal)
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