The percent of Americans who say religion is gaining influence in the United States is at its highest level in a quarter-century, according to a new poll that reveals complex and politically polarized views about whether that influence is good or bad and what it means. (Boorstein, The Washington Post)
Read MoreTechnically, the Honor Code is still in place. Students will still sign a pledge that they didn’t cheat. But now professors will be watching to make sure they’re telling the truth. The Honor Code can’t run on the honor system anymore. (Horowitch, The Atlantic)
Read MoreThe state-by-state poll of 5,000 U.S. adults found 48% of the nation feels like their overall life is currently lacking in fun. And 12% can’t even remember the last time they had a full free day to have fun and half wish they could do something fun and social daily or at least a few times per week. (Talker Research)
Read More“Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving” is partly funded by millions in public dollars earmarked for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, organizers said. It will feature mostly evangelical Protestant leaders and members of the Trump administration, many of whom have embraced the message that America’s founders wanted the country to be explicitly Christian. (Boorstein, Meckler & Allison, The Washington Post)
Read MoreIn dozens of meetings with lawmakers, they pleaded their case against a new Department of Education regulation they say could crater their programs. The regulation would label a bachelor’s or master’s program a “failure” if its graduates don’t earn more than their peers without the degree. (Belz, Christianity Today)
Read MoreMr. Gatchalian is a lawyer and has started a group to help other survivors of clergy abuse with legal advice and moral support, becoming the public face of victims in the Philippines where so few have dared to come forward. The church in the country, critics say, continues to close ranks to protect its own. (Wee & See, The New York Times)
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