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On Fridays I share articles\/resources about broad cultural, societal and theological issues. Be sure to see the explanation and disclaimers at the bottom. I welcome your suggestions. If you read something fascinating please pass it my way.<\/p>\n

Things Glen Found Interesting<\/h3>\n
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  1. Christians, in an Epochal Shift, Are Leaving the Middle East<\/span><\/a> (Maria Abi-Habib, Wall Street Journal): \u201cLike the Jews before them, Christians are fleeing the Middle East, emptying what was once one of the world\u2019s most-diverse regions of its ancient religions. They\u2019re being driven away not only by Islamic State, but by governments the U.S. counts as allies in the fight against extremism.\u201d You might need to search for an <\/span>ungated copy<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The Color of Law<\/span><\/a> (Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution): \u201cCalling itself the Peninsula Housing Association of Palo Alto, the co-op purchased a 260-ranch [sic] adjacent to the Stanford campus and planned to build 400 houses as well as shared recreational facilities, a shopping area, a gas station, and a restaurant on commonly owned land.  But the bank would not finance construction costs nor issue mortgages to the co-op or its members without government approval, and the FHA would not insure loans to a cooperative that included African American members.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Silicon Valley: A Reality Check<\/a> (Scott Alexander, Slate Star Codex): \u201c\u2026people should lay off the criticism a little. When Capitol Hill screws up, tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis get killed. When Wall Street screws up, the country is plunged into recession and poor families lose their homes. When Silicon Valley screws up, people who want a pointless Wi-Fi enabled juicer get a pointless Wi-Fi enabled juicer. Which by all accounts makes pretty good juice.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. The Case for Idolatry: Why Christians Can Worship Idols<\/span><\/a> (Andrew Wilson, Gospel Coalition): this is a reprint of a satirical piece from a few years back. I thought I had linked to it when it first came out, but can\u2019t find it in the archives. <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The Rise of Caf\u00e9 Churches in South Korea<\/span><\/a> (Jason Strother, The Atlantic): \u201c\u2018Churches and caf\u00e9s have the hardest time surviving in Korea,\u2019 said Ahn Min-ho, a 42-year-old ordained minister and certified barista. \u2018Combining the two is mutually beneficial.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Things Glen Found Amusing<\/h3>\n