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July 21, 1773: Pope Clement XIV dissolves the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which was founded in 1534. Clement did not condemn the Society, but explained it was an administrative move for the peace of the church. Pius VII restored the society in 1814.
July 21, 1925: Biology teacher John T. Scopes is fined $100 for teaching evolution. He lost his trial, but because of it fundamentalists lost respect (see issue 55: The Monkey Trial and The Rise of Fundamentalism).
Wire Story
Study: While pastors are divided on the Trump administration’s deportation campaign, a large majority oppose deporting persecuted Christians and blocking refugees.
News
Despite soaring costs, two Christian groups in California persevere—and trust for God’s provision
Review
Michael Valdovinos’s book offers coping strategies, which are a start. But what we truly need is forgiveness.
The Bulletin
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Being Human
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The Russell Moore Show
Russell answers a listener question about trusting God when your anxiety won’t go away.
News
As hard-partying culture steals youth from the church, one pastor seeks to bring them back.