Assertion versus argument in today’s culture

A student at the University of Oklahoma receives a 0 for having the wrong view. A new study finds paganism is on the rise in the UK. And Australia looks to put concerns about social media's impact on minors into law.

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The Counterpoints Collection by Zondervan Academic

Segment 1 – News Headlines

• Oklahoma professor placed on administrative leave after protest controversy | Fox News

• Rising number of Brits turning to paganism

• The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierley

• Letters from Father Christmas by G. K. Chesterton

• Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton

Segment 2 – Social Media Ban for Minors in Australia

• Australia bans social media for 16 and under

• Colson Center National Conference

Segment 3 - Hell

• Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell

• Burning Hell Film

• The Road to Character by David Brooks

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