Tuesday's News & Ideas - 8/29/2023

White Christians think too many people see racism when it’s not there, new survey finds
Religion News Service: A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.

Religion is for older people, right? How age impacts religion at the county level
Religion Unplugged: 93% of all counties in the United States have a larger share of retired people in 2022 than they did two years earlier.

France to ban girls from wearing abayas in state schools
The Guardian: A new ban on loose-fitting dresses worn by some Muslim women provokes row over secularism.
HuffPost: France to ban Muslim students from wearing abayas in schools

6 warning signs of Christian nationalism in US politics
Sojourners: It’s unlikely the top Republican presidential candidates will explicitly embrace Christian nationalism by that name. Instead, voters in the 2024 election will need to be on the lookout for how candidates’ behavior and rhetoric aligns with Christian nationalist ideals and anti-democratic beliefs.

Redeemer Church: My haven after 9/11*
Christianity Today: A singer-songwriter reflects on Tim Keller’s New York City ministry amidst tragedy.

The Spark

How to make school life a little less difficult for kids
Some useful ways to help children with homework, bullying, and mental health, according to Vox.

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