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Culture Watch
Experiencing awe quite literally improves your health
The world needs more “awe,” says Twitter account Culture Critic (@Culture–crit). The account regularly posts messages about culture, past and…
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Church & Ministry
18 Christian colleges closed since start of Covid-19
Eighteen Christian colleges have closed permanently or have been forced to merge since the start of the pandemic, a recent…
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Independence School District adopting four-day schedule has drawbacks for families
Independence School District moving to a four-day school week gets national attention. “The impetus behind it was to attract and…
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Predictable, consistent parents key to brain development in children
Scientists have long known that the experiences you have during infancy and childhood play an important role in shaping how your brain…
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Culture Watch
What went wrong in America’s recycling efforts?
In March 2019, The New York Times ran a shocking story exploring why many prominent US cities were abandoning their recycling programs. “Philadelphia is…
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Culture Watch
Why are young men drawn to commit evil like the Texas massacre?
It’s hard to know what to say in the wake of a heart-rending tragedy like Tuesday’s massacre in Uvalde, Texas. It…
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Medical marijuana sales in Missouri reach $1 million daily
Cannabis sales in Missouri averaged about $1 million a day in March. The long-term effects of what’s called “medical marijuana”…
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Culture Watch
Atheist scientists defend religion against vicious attacks from peers
Distrust of atheists is strong in the United States. The General Social Survey consistently demonstrates that as a group, Americans dislike atheists…
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