Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Youth Retreat in Indonesia In a troubling incident in West Java Province, Indonesia, around 200 Muslims stormed a residential venue that was being used for a Christian youth retreat. Eyewitnesses reported that the attack took place in Tangkil village, Sukabumi, as local police and soldiers observed the unrest. Shortly after Friday … Read more
Saquon Barkley Credits God for Career-Best Season: “I’ve Found My Faith” Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley believes that the incredible strides in his athletic career are intertwined with his new-found commitment to Christianity. He suggests that the remarkable success he’s experiencing on the field is a direct result of embracing his faith in God. … Read more
Why Sociologists Believe That Culture Might Be Bad for You A revised version of a 2020 work reexamines how a cultural landscape dominated by a “white, male and middle-class” standard is increasingly problematic in today’s UK. Recent challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit, austerity measures, and rising inflation have compounded longstanding issues in the … Read more
Rethinking College Majors in Today’s Changing Job Landscape Traditional college majors designed by long-established academic departments may be struggling to meet the evolving demands of both employers and students. With questions about the return on investment of a four-year degree—fueled by declining college-age populations, rising tuition costs, and reduced state funding—institutions face pressure to trim … Read more
A Community Model Elevating Jewish Early Childhood Education Means Elevating How We Recruit and Retain Educators Between 2006 and 2019, the number of bachelor’s degrees in education declined sharply, even as overall college degrees rose significantly. This reduction has contributed to a nationwide shortage of qualified early childhood educators. In the Jewish community, recruiting for … Read more
A Community Model Enhancing Jewish early childhood education begins with transforming how we recruit and sustain our educators. Recent trends show a notable decline in education degrees alongside rising overall degree numbers. This shift has contributed to a nationwide shortage of qualified early childhood professionals, and Jewish centers face added challenges when low wages make … Read more
3 Questions for Karina Kogan of EducationDynamics In the interconnected sphere of higher education, Karina Kogan and I share many mutual contacts. A recommendation from a mutual colleague sparked our conversation, which eventually led to this interview. I asked Karina to explain how her company, EducationDynamics, partners with colleges and universities, about her role as … Read more
If You Can Keep It: Church and State, Continued In this 23-minute episode, the discussion turns to the evolving interplay between religious institutions and government power. Recent developments have sparked debate, most notably when President Trump questioned the traditional separation of church and state while setting up a commission focused on religious liberty. His remarks … Read more
MAGA and the Christian Identity Debate A recent viral video has sparked a heated discussion about the intertwining of political and religious identities. One viewer captured the sentiment succinctly by stating, “As a Christian, I don’t think you can be both MAGA and Christian.” This comment reflects a broader debate among those who view the … Read more
Concerns Over the Protection of Syria’s Christian Community Many Christians in Syria are increasingly worried that the newly formed Islamist-led government may not be providing enough safeguards for their community. This apprehension comes amid broader concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in the country. Historical Context Fueling Current Fears For years, Syria’s Christian population … Read more