Scott Rae, Rick Langer | 九月 20, 2024

Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

This week's topics: 

  • The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity.
  • Some Christians in Oklahoma and other states push back against mandatory Bible teaching in public schools, questioning its place in public education.
  • Gen Z expresses significant regret over the invention of social media, with many users experiencing negative impacts on mental health and social well-being.
  • DNA and ancestry testing uncover disturbing findings about the prevalence of incest in modern society, sparking difficult ethical and emotional questions.

 

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