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.

Join us for ANCHORED: A Conference for Pastors, Church Leaders and the Community June 9-11, 2025. Hosted by Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in Southern California. Learn more and register at https://www.biola.edu/anchored 

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