Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history. (Horowitch, The Atlantic)
Read MoreA growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those forces are right across the street. (McCrummen, The Atlantic)
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Education this week bumped theology studies to nonprofessional status, meaning theology graduate students will no longer be eligible for the lower federal loan amounts that those enrolled in professional degree programs can receive. (Ramirez & Lee, USA Today)
Read MoreLiu thanked Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the 44 senators and representatives who signed joint letters calling for Jin’s release. She also thanked Xi for personally looking into the matter. (Fulton, Christianity Today)
Read MoreThe Supreme Court on July 6 said Texas can enforce age verification and parental consent requirements for most apps while those rules are being challenged as a free-speech violation. (Groppe, USA Today)
Read MoreFor most of the 21st century, anime has been a niche medium in the West, limited to specialized streaming services like Crunchyroll. Today, however, anime can be found on almost all major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Hulu. (Hayashi, Christianity Today)
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