Wednesday’s News & Ideas - 6/17/2026
- Americans prefer religious diversity
- Religion of US border
- Southwestern Baptist accreditation
- Good theology of place
- Opinions on AI by age
- End of Boeing 747
New poll: 250 years in, Americans prefer religious diversity
Religion News Service: A new poll by PRRI shows two-thirds of Americans still prefer a nation made of many different faiths, despite the growth of Christian nationalism in the public square.
The bipartisan religion of the US border
The Christian Century: Borders are not only political spaces, argues Elizabeth Shakman Hurd. They are also sacred objects.
Southwestern Baptist seminary accreditation restored by regional academic group
Fort Worth Report: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s accreditation is restored, ending three years of being under a warning status with its regional academic accreditor, school officials said Thursday.
A good theology of place needs particulars, not platitudes*
Christianity Today: A new book on American Christians’ understanding of place joins an important conversation.
How opinions and use of AI differ by age
Pew Research Center: Young adults are also most likely to think AI will be negative for them. About four-in-ten say so, versus about three-in-ten in other age groups.
The Spark
The Boeing 747 begins its final descent
The jet* was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture — and ambition, The Atlantic says.
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