Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?
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Topics this week:
- Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails.
- The Supreme Court is debating whether parents can opt their kids out of LGBTQ-themed books in elementary schools.
- The New York Times and USA Today published articles discussing the return to church, particularly among young men, and the increased interest in the supernatural in today's culture.
- Listener question on the ethical and theological implications of the rise of megachurches and ultra-rich pastors.
- Listener question on how to test the reliability and reputability of news sources in the age of disinformation.
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